Which South American countries have no outlet to the sea?

Which South American countries have no outlet to the sea?

• A. Bolivia and Paraguay
• B. Bolivia and Chile
• C. Paraguay and Peru
• D. Argentina and Bolivia

Answer: (A)

Two South American countries have no coastline. Bolivia and Paraguay fit this description. Bolivia became landlocked after losing its coast in the 19th century, so it has no direct sea coast. Paraguay sits inland with no sea border, though its river systems do connect to the Atlantic via the Paraná and Río de la Plata, this route is riverine, not a direct coast. The other countries listed all have access to the sea: Chile and Peru along the Pacific, and Argentina on the Atlantic (and also a Pacific connection). Therefore, the pair that truly has no outlet to the sea is Bolivia and Paraguay.

Two South American countries have no coastline. Bolivia and Paraguay fit this description. Bolivia became landlocked after losing its coast in the 19th century, so it has no direct sea coast. Paraguay sits inland with no sea border, though its river systems do connect to the Atlantic via the Paraná and Río de la Plata, this route is riverine, not a direct coast. The other countries listed all have access to the sea: Chile and Peru along the Pacific, and Argentina on the Atlantic (and also a Pacific connection). Therefore, the pair that truly has no outlet to the sea is Bolivia and Paraguay.