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Canada has the world's longest coastline
Canada has more coastline than any other country, with estimates exceeding 200,000 kilometers.
Why it is true
Its mainland faces three oceans, and thousands of islands add enormous coastal complexity. Exact totals vary with map scale because finer measurements capture more bays and inlets.
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