Canada has the longest coastline of any nation in the world
Stretching across three different oceans, Canada possesses a massive shoreline that extends over 243,000 kilometers, making it the longest maritime border of any country on the planet.
Canada claims the world title for coastline length, measuring approximately 243,042 kilometers. This vast maritime edge borders the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. The incredible distance is largely due to the country's jagged geography, which features over 50,000 islands and countless winding inlets.
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