According to international law, every country in the world with a coastline is permitted to manage the natural resources that extend up to 200 nautical miles from the shore. This can include fishing, managing seabed resources, and even mining for offshore energy. This area is known as a nation’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
While landlocked countries naturally don’t have their own EEZ, there are other nations that have significant maritime jurisdiction. In fact, a few of them extend to places across the planet. So, which countries have the biggest exclusive economic zones? Click on to find out.