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Countries with the Longest Coastlines
Canada's coastline alone is longer than 200,000 kilometers. Here are the countries with the longest coastlines in the world.
Countries Located on or Near the Equator
Thirteen countries have the equator running directly through their territory. Here they are.
Countries Located Entirely in the Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere is mostly ocean, and far less populated than the north. Here are the countries located entirely below the equator.
Countries with No Land Borders at All
A number of countries are entirely surrounded by ocean, with no land border at all. Here is the full list.
Countries with the Most Neighboring Countries
Two countries tie for the most land neighbors in the world, at 14 each. Here is the full list of the most-bordered…
Countries That Span Two Continents
A handful of countries sit on two continents at once. Here is where — and why.
Island Nations of the World: Full List
More than 40 countries in the world consist entirely of islands. Here is a tour of the island nations of the world.
Landlocked Countries: Full List and Facts
Forty-four countries in the world have no coastline at all. Here is the full landlocked countries list and why it matters economically.
Smallest Countries in the World by Area
Some countries are smaller than a golf course. Here are the smallest countries in the world by land area.
Largest Countries in the World by Area
Russia alone spans 11 time zones. Here is the full ranking of the largest countries in the world by area.