9 Briefly explain what is a 'landlocked country' and give an example countries that are landlocked by South Africa with its capital city.

A landlocked country is one that is entirely surrounded by land and does not have any coastline or direct access to the ocean. This can pose certain economic challenges, including trade difficulties, as these countries often rely on their neighbors for port access. A prime example of a landlocked country in Southern Africa is Lesotho, which is an enclave entirely surrounded by South Africa and has Maseru as its capital city. Another landlocked country in the region is Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland. Eswatini is also surrounded by South Africa, with its capital at Mbabane. These countries often rely on trade agreements with neighboring coastal nations to access global markets and resources!