Sep 05, 2026
Surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans, Australia’s coastline ranges from tropical reefs to rugged southern cliffs.
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Canada has the world’s longest coastline by a huge margin. Stretching across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans, its shoreline includes countless islands, fjords, and remote northern inlets.
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Made up of more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia’s coastline stretches across tropical seas and connects a vast archipelago.
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Norway’s famously jagged coastline is shaped by deep fjords and thousands of islands. Its dramatic seascapes make it one of the most striking coastlines on Earth.
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Japan’s coastline stretches across four main islands and thousands of smaller ones, blending cliffs, beaches, and busy port cities.
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With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines has an extensive coastline lined with beaches, coral reefs, and countless bays.
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Russia borders several seas and oceans, including the Arctic and Pacific, giving it one of the world’s longest and most varied coastlines.
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With Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Gulf coasts, plus Alaska and Hawaii, the U.S. has one of the most geographically diverse shorelines in the world.
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