The largest landlocked country in the world is Kazakhstan. Located in Central Asia, it spans an area of approximately 2.7 million square kilometers (1.05 million square miles). Kazakhstan is bordered by several countries, including Russia to the north and Uzbekistan to the south. Despite being landlocked, it has access to significant resources, including vast mineral wealth and fertile land. The country has a diverse landscape, featuring steppes, mountains, and deserts, and it plays a strategic role in Central Asian geopolitics and economic development.