Do These Tiny Coastlines Really Matter?

Some countries have access to the ocean—but only just. In this video, we explore four nations with some of the shortest coastlines in the world and discover how these tiny stretches of shoreline have shaped their history, economy, and geopolitics. From Bosnia and Herzegovina's narrow gateway to the Adriatic, to Jordan's strategic port of Aqaba, Iraq's oil-export lifeline, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo's surprisingly small Atlantic coast, we'll uncover why having a coastline doesn't always guarantee the advantages of being a maritime nation.