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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.
How many countries and continents in the world?
There are 193 countries in the world and there are 7 continents in the world.
What two countries occupy the Horn of Africa?
Actually, 4 countries occupy the horn of Africa. These are Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.
What 2 continents occupy the same landmass?
Europe and Asia occupy the same landmass known as Eurasia.
What countries are the seven continents located?
Countries are located on continents, not vice versa.
How many countries and continents are there in the Middle East region?
16 continents and 3 countries
Why is a continent larger than a country?
A continent is larger than a country because continents are geographically defined landmasses that can encompass multiple countries within them. Countries, on the other hand, are political and administrative units that typically occupy a smaller portion of a continent.
How many countries occupy Europe?
There are 50 countries in Europe.
Which continents are themselves countries?
which continents are themselves coutries ?
What continents would you find on the biome the ocean?
marine
