A country that does not have territory connected to an ocean or sea. For landlocked countries, access to international trade often relies on agreements with neighboring countries for transit routes.

A dry, dusty trade wind that blows from the Sahara Desert westward into West Africa, typically during the dry season (roughly November to March). It is known for reducing visibility and causing a drop in humidity.

A trade wind that blows across the tropical regions, often from the northeast or southeast. In West Africa, these winds can influence temperature and weather patterns, particularly in regions like the Sahel.