World geography: Identify the country with the longest coastline on Earth. Consider total national coastline length across oceans and seas. Choose the correct country.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Canada
Explanation
Concept
- Coastline length sums all shorelines along oceans and seas under a country's sovereignty.
- Due to its extensive Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific coasts with countless bays and islands, Canada has the world's longest coastline.
EliminationRussia also has long Arctic and Pacific coasts; Indonesia and Australia have large coastlines, but all are shorter than Canada's.
Final AnswerCanada.