According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, what is the maximum width of the territorial sea?

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Published
16 Apr 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The Convention on the Law of the Sea establishes that the territorial sea extends up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state. Options A and B are incorrect as they specify shorter distances, while option D is incorrect because the limit is explicitly defined.

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