According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982), it is 12 nautical miles.
According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982), it is 12 nautical miles.
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India's territorial waters extend up to 12 nautical miles (22.2 km) from its coastline. Beyond this limit is the Exclusive Economic Zone of India, which extends up to 200 nautical miles (370.4 km) from the baseline.
The reason that Canada extended its territorial waters out to 200 nautical miles was to put a limit on cod fishing. Fishing was a major source of income for many people at that time.
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The Philippines is an archipelago located in Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7,000 islands. Its territorial limits extend up to 12 nautical miles from its baselines under international law, with additional exclusive economic zones extending up to 200 nautical miles.
24 miles as of 1999 but the economic zone extends out to 200 miles
Iran's territorial waters extend all of the way to the center of the Persian Gulf (roughly 70 miles from the Iranian coast).
Countries can extend their territorial sea limits by claiming offshore islands based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Under UNCLOS, nations can claim a 12 nautical mile territorial sea around their islands and potentially extend their exclusive economic zone (EEZ) up to 200 nautical miles if the islands meet specific criteria. This can lead to disputes over maritime boundaries, especially in resource-rich areas. Claims must be substantiated by geological and hydrographic evidence to be recognized internationally.
The U.S. has territorial waters that extend 12 nautical miles from its coastline, where it has control over activities including fishing and navigation. Beyond that, the U.S. has an exclusive economic zone that extends 200 nautical miles, where it has rights to explore, exploit, and manage natural resources. However, the sea itself is considered international waters and is not owned by any one country.
There are 7710 miles in 6700 nautical miles.1 nautical mile = 1.15 miles
50 statute miles equates to ~43.45 nautical miles.