The geographical position of the country has always influenced its development, and not only economic, but also in general. If you recall the past and pay attention to which states played the most significant role in the development of mankind, you can notice a certain pattern. These have always been coastal countries. An example is Phenicia and Ancient Greece, Spain and Portugal, England and France, and many others.
The access to the sea and the proximity of world trade routes at certain stages of history made fundamental changes in the fate of many states. This is well traced on the example of medieval Europe. The coastal countries of the Mediterranean, led by Venice, after the Turks closed their access to India, quickly fell into decay. The Atlantic states, taking advantage of their coastal position, were able to quickly rise - first it was done by Spain and Portugal, and then by Holland and France. In a stubborn three-century struggle with them, England was able to win and also turned into a powerful naval power.
The coastal countries of the world, fighting for supremacy in the open sea, not only made great geographical discoveries of new lands, but also laid new trade sea routes.
Primorsky states of Europe today
Europe is the focus of world civilization made the countries located on the Mediterranean coast. States that have access to the Atlantic Ocean have brought glory to Europe with great geographical discoveries. The coastal countries in this region still remain in leading roles.
Most European countries have maritime borders and are located near busy sea roads. And this is very important in our time for successful economic development, because the bulk of all transported goods in the world (statistics say that it is almost 90 percent) is transported by sea.
The life of many European powers has always been connected with the sea. Such coastal countries as Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, always successfully engaged in fishing. Some small states are trying to expand their territory due to coastal areas of the seas. The Netherlands particularly succeeded in this, for several centuries almost a third of their territory was reclaimed from the sea.
Seaside position is advantageous
The whole history of mankind confirms the old truth that the rule of the sea is the key to the prosperity of nations. It is enough to recall Ancient Rome, Genoa, Holland, England. Many coastal countries in Asia also serve as proof of this. This applies not only to the past, but also to the present. All the richest powers in the world are washed by the waters of the seas and oceans: USA, Germany, Sweden, Japan, China and many others.
The lack of access to large water not only slows down development, but can also be great sadness. More than a century ago, after the war with Chile, Bolivia lost access to the Pacific Ocean and, despite the fact that the country has its own navy and annually celebrates Sea Day, the Bolivian sailors can only nostalgic for the distant past.