The Most Isolated Countries in the World, Besides North Korea

VIVA – There are currently 190 countries in the world, most of which allow foreign tourists to visit their countries. But it turns out that some countries are isolated so residents from other countries can't visit.

One country that is isolated from the outside world is North Korea. As quoted from bscholary.com, Confucianism, communism, authoritarianism, tyranny, and monarchy all become one in this country.

This is considered to make North Korea difficult to enter the international norm. This factor is compounded by the fact that North Korea is not a member of any regional organization and only participates in a few national organizations besides the United Nations.

Besides North Korea, there are several isolated countries from the outside world.

1. Somalia

The majority of Somalis live a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle. Most of Somalia is semi-dry with the north covered by rugged mountains while the center and south are flat. Somalia's natural conditions and lifestyle make it one of the most isolated countries in Africa.

2. Madagascar

Madagascar is the second-largest archipelago in the world after Indonesia. Because this country has a remote location, it has an unusual biodiversity. But this factor also makes Madagascar isolated.

3. Niger

Surrounded by land and without access to the sea, Niger is a landlocked country. Lacking access to the sea, Niger often faces economic difficulties. The country borders seven countries namely Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, and Nigeria.

4. Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a small country located in West Africa. As a result, this country is difficult to reach other people. The Bissagos Islands are a small archipelago located 48 km off the coast of Guinea-Bissau.

5. Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea covers the eastern part of the island of Papua but also includes the Bismarck Archipelago, the Northern Solomons, Louisiade, and several other small islands. The country has the largest number of languages with 860 to 867 dialects.

Despite being rich in resources (copper, gold, nickel, manganese, iron, and platinum), poverty in Papua New Guinea is still high. Even as of 2020, less than 40 percent of the population has access to electricity, leaving the country isolated.