Question

Examine the map of Southeast Asia. The nation of Laos has the highest rate of poverty and weakest economy of any nation in Southeast Asia. What geographic reason could contribute to this?

A) Laos has fewer people than any other Southeast Asian nation.

B) Laos has few neighboring nations and is isolated.

C) Laos is not located on a coastline and is landlocked.

D) Laos is largest in geographic area than the other countries.

Answer 1

Answer is C

If politically, Laos is a communist country that has limited trade with other countries.

Answer 2

Answer: C

Explanation: Laos is not connected to the ocean and is landlocked