Landlocked Country

As a landlocked nation, the absence of railways poses significant challenges for trade and the movement of goods, often increasing transportation costs. Lake Tanganyika serves as a vital waterway connection to neighboring countries like Tanzania and Zambia.

After losing its pacific coastline to Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879-1883), Bolivia established a naval force that operates on rivers and Lake Titicaca. The navy also trains for coastal defense, symbolizing a hope for regaining sea access.