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TOI World Desk

10 countries with the longest coastlines in the world

Coastlines are typically perceived as beaches and seas, but their coastline length can vary greatly based on geographical conditions. According to World Atlas, some geographical elements like the shoreline shape, island formation, and fjords help in determining the coastline length of any country, making it appear bigger at its borders.

Countries with unusually long coastlines owe this to the fragmentation of the country into multiple pieces and the geographical elements at play. The coastline helps the country thrive economically, biologically, and climatically.

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