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landlocked area
[/ˈlændlɒkt ˈɛəriə/]
noun
pl: landlocked areas
área sem acesso ao mar
1.
A geographical region or territory that is completely surrounded by land and has no direct access to the sea or ocean
Bolivia is a landlocked area in South America, surrounded entirely by other countries.
A Bolívia é uma área sem acesso ao mar na América do Sul, cercada inteiramente por outros países.
2.
An enclosed region within a country or continent that lacks coastline
The landlocked area of Central Asia presents unique trade challenges.
A área sem acesso ao mar da Ásia Central apresenta desafios comerciais únicos.
Synonyms
landlocked country
interior region
inland area
enclave
Antonyms
coastal area
maritime region
seaside area
littoral zone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área sem acesso ao mar
most common usage
São Paulo
região interior
alternative colloquial term
Portugal
área encravada
preferred term in European Portuguese
General Portuguese
país/região sem litoral
literal translation meaning 'without coastline'
Related Idioms & Phrases
hemmed in by land
cut off from the sea
surrounded on all sides
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