List of Countries with the Longest Coastlines in the World: Where Does Indonesia Rank?
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A coastline is the boundary where the sea and land meet at the highest high tide. The length of a country's coastline is measured around its entire coastal area.
According to data from the *World Atlas*, Canada has the longest coastline in the world, reaching 202,080 km. Canada's coastline stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and the Arctic Ocean in the north.
Indonesia has the second longest coastline in the world, measuring 99,083 km. Next is Norway with a coastline of 58,133 km. Russia and the Philippines follow with coastlines of 37,653 km and 36,289 km respectively.
Other countries with the longest coastlines include Japan (29,751 km), Australia (25,760 km), and the United States (19,924 km). New Zealand and China have coastlines of 15,134 km and 14,500 km respectively.
Coastlines can change due to natural factors such as abrasion or human activities. Several important steps can be taken to protect coastlines, such as installing breakwaters and developing coastal vegetation.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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