When you think about the world's most stunning coastal destinations, your mind might drift to tropical beaches or dramatic cliffs. Yet the countries boasting the most extensive might surprise you.

Try measuring the coastline of the United States, and it's almost guaranteed you'll find a different answer than anyone before you. Even official sources like the Congressional Research Institute, the ...

Geography experts agree on which country boasts the most coastal mileage. With shores extending along the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific oceans, Canada claims the title of world's longest coastline.

The coast of California. (Credit: Alizada Studios/Shutterstock) How long is the U.S. coastline? It's a straightforward question, and one that's important for scientists and government agencies alike.

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