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Which country has a coastline of over 200,000 kilometers?
Which country has a coastline of over 200,000 kilometers?
Which country has the most indented continental margin in the world?
Which country has the most indented continental margin in the world?
Which country has over 90,000 kilometers of coastline including Alaska's Aleutian Islands?
Which country has over 90,000 kilometers of coastline including Alaska's Aleutian Islands?
Which country has a coastline with over half of its borders being maritime?
Which country has a coastline with over half of its borders being maritime?
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Which country has a coastline that includes fjords, bays, and islands totaling over 62,000 kilometers?
Which country has a coastline that includes fjords, bays, and islands totaling over 62,000 kilometers?
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Coastline Length of Countries
Countries vary greatly in their coastline lengths due to factors such as geographic location, landmass size, and natural barriers. Here is a list of countries with notable coastlines:
- Indonesia - Over 56,000 kilometers (34,800 miles)
- Canada - Approximately 202,080 km (125,567 mi)
- United States - Over 95,000 km (59,000 mi), including Alaska's Aleutian Islands
- Russia - More than 37,000 km (23,000 mi), with over half its borders being maritime
- China - Over 14,500 km (9,000 mi)
- Australia - Nearly 26,000 km (16,000 mi), with its isolated coasts making it one of the most indented continental margins in the world
- Brazil - Over 7,000 km (4,300 mi)
- Argentina - Nearly 4,000 km (2,400 mi)
- Norway - Over 62,000 km (38,500 mi), including all its fjords, bays, and islands
These extensive coastal regions offer diverse marine environments and resources, supporting fishing industries, tourism, and transportation networks.
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Explore the coastline lengths of various countries around the world, ranging from Indonesia's over 56,000 kilometers to Argentina's nearly 4,000 kilometers. Learn about the geographic features and factors influencing the varied coastlines of these nations.
