When we look at a map, we tend to think of coastlines as fixed geographical boundaries. But what if countries could simply make themselves bigger? Around the world, governments and developers are doing exactly that, using enormous engineering projects to create entirely new stretches of land where there was once nothing but water.
Known as land reclamation, this process is transforming coastlines and making room for new cities, artificial islands, airports, and residential neighborhoods. Some projects are already complete, while others will take decades to finish.
So which countries are manufacturing new land, and how exactly are they doing it? Read on to discover some of the world's most extraordinary land reclamation projects.