These Strange Borders Will Make You Question Everything You Thought You Knew About Geography

10. Australia as a whole

Border: Maritime boundaries with neighboring countries Area: Over 59,000 km* Est. Gross Domestic Product: $1.35 trillion*

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The large body of water encircling the continent sets Australia apart from other countries that share its borders in terms of international boundaries. This shared maritime border with states such as Indonesia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and other Pacific countries emphasizes Australia's important location in the Asia-Pacific area as well as its geographic isolation. Australia as a whole @Google and Pinterest The surrounding waters create links that facilitate trade, travel, and cross-cultural interchange, in addition to acting as natural obstacles. With more than 59,000 kilometers of coastline, Australia is home to world-famous beaches, vivid coral reefs, and a plethora of marine life. It is also a biodiversity hotspot.