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Nautical Mile

A unit of distance used in maritime and aerial navigation, equal to 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15 statute (land) miles.

Baselines

Lines used by coastal countries to measure the width of their territorial sea and other maritime zones. These are typically the low-water line along the coast.

Customs Waters

The area of ocean extending from a country's coast where its customs laws can be enforced to prevent illegal entry or exit of goods and people.

Territorial Sea

A belt of coastal waters extending up to 12 nautical miles from a country's baselines, over which the country exercises full sovereignty, similar to its land territory.

Contiguous Zone

An area of ocean extending up to 24 nautical miles from a country's baselines, immediately beyond its territorial sea, where the country can enforce laws related to customs, immigration, fiscal (taxation), and sanitary matters.

Presidential Proclamation

A public announcement issued by the President of the United States to declare a policy, designate a special observance, or state a law.

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