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This is the Law of the Sea - a United Nations Convention. Most nations claim 200 nautical miles out from their coast, or if adjacent to another soverign nation half way between. Claims can be extended further by demonstrating continuity of continental crust (not oceanic). This is what is happening in the Arctic between USA, Canada, Russia and Denmark (for Greenland). The stakes are high as rights such as fishing, oil, minerals, navigation etc are up for grabs.
Australia's marine zone is as large as the continent above the sea itself.
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How many continents did the ottoman empire occupy?
over 30 countries besept constantinople which was a city
What countries occupy Mediterranean peninsulas?
the countries that occupy the medteranian peninsulas
Why the Philippines occupy a strategic position in relation to other countries in southeast Asia and the world?
because Philippines belongs to small continents that's why it belongs to the strategic position.
What 2 continents occupy the same landmass?
Europe and Asia
Are continents countries?
Most continents are not countries. However, Australia is considered to be both a continent and a country. Though, for the most part, continents are not countries.
What countries are the seven continents located?
Countries are located on continents, not vice versa.
What continents would you find on the biome the ocean?
marine
How many countries and continents are there in the Middle East region?
16 continents and 3 countries
How many countries and continents in the world?
There are 193 countries in the world and there are 7 continents in the world.
How many countries occupy Europe?
There are 50 countries in Europe.
What two countries occupy the Horn Africa?
Actually, 4 countries occupy the horn of Africa. These are Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.
What two countries occupy the Horn of Africa?
Actually, 4 countries occupy the horn of Africa. These are Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.
