Which term describes the area beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline where freedom of navigation applies under international law?

Which term describes the area beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline where freedom of navigation applies under international law?

• A. High Seas
• B. Territorial Sea
• C. Contiguous Zone
• D. EEZ

Answer: (A)

Beyond 200 nautical miles from the coastline baseline lies the High Seas. This region is not under any state's sovereignty, and freedom of navigation, as well as overflight and other lawful activities, applies under international law, with each state obligated to respect the rights of others and protect the marine environment. Shorter zones like the Territorial Sea (up to 12 nm) are under coastal state sovereignty, the Contiguous Zone (up to 24 nm) allows enforcement of specific laws, and the Exclusive Economic Zone (up to 200 nm) grants the coastal state resource rights while still permitting broad navigation rights for others. Therefore, the area described is the High Seas.

Beyond 200 nautical miles from the coastline baseline lies the High Seas. This region is not under any state's sovereignty, and freedom of navigation, as well as overflight and other lawful activities, applies under international law, with each state obligated to respect the rights of others and protect the marine environment.

Shorter zones like the Territorial Sea (up to 12 nm) are under coastal state sovereignty, the Contiguous Zone (up to 24 nm) allows enforcement of specific laws, and the Exclusive Economic Zone (up to 200 nm) grants the coastal state resource rights while still permitting broad navigation rights for others. Therefore, the area described is the High Seas.