Countries With The Longest Coastlines

Coastlines are not just borders—they shape a country’s culture, trade, and travel. Some countries have huge coastlines that attract tourists, support marine life, and help the economy. Let’s look at the top 10 countries with the longest coastlines, based on research by the World Resources Institute (WRI).

The WRI used a special digital map method to measure coastlines in the same way for all countries. This helps avoid confusion caused by different map styles or levels of detail.

🌐 Top 10 Countries with the Longest Coastlines:

1. Canada – 202,080 km
   Canada has the longest coastline in the world. It stretches across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, filled with bays, islands, and inlets.

2. Norway – 83,281 km
   Famous for its deep fjords and rocky coast, Norway ranks second. Its landscape was carved by glaciers over time.

3. Indonesia – 54,716 km
   Made up of more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia’s coastline winds through tropical waters.

4. Greenland – 44,087 km
   Despite its low population, Greenland has a complex, icy coastline full of curves and corners.

5. Russia – 37,653 km
   Russia touches the Arctic and Pacific Oceans. Much of its coastline is cold and remote.

6. Philippines – 36,289 km
   With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines has one of the world’s longest tropical coastlines.

7. Japan – 29,751 km
   Japan’s many islands make its coast vital for fishing and shipping.

8. Australia – 25,760 km
   Australia’s coastline is known for its beaches, coral reefs, and ocean cliffs.

9. United States – 19,924 km
   The US has coastlines along the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and includes Hawaii and Alaska.

10. New Zealand – 15,134 km
    With two main islands and many small ones, New Zealand’s coast is perfect for water sports and scenic drives.

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