This document discusses several topics related to political geography, including supranational organizations like the UN and economic assistance groups, military alliances, international law of the sea, and territorial claims. It provides information on key concepts in international law of the sea such as territorial seas, exclusive economic zones, islands, and passages. It also mentions organizations involved in international agreements like UNCLOS.
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13. •United national conference on the law of the sea
(UNCLOS)
•Territorial sea (12 nm)
•Exclusive Economic zone (EEZ: 200 nm)
•Islands
•High seas
•Landlocked countries
•Piracy
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Choke Points
As Threats to Oil Supply Grow,
A General Says U.S. Isn't Ready
Wald, Now Retired, Seeks Help
From Allies in Defending
Caspian Line, Africa Coast
Pondering Doomsday Scenario
By CHIP CUMMINS
December 19, 2006; Page A1
21. Piracy
England's Royal Navy attack Somali pirates. The Daily Skew. September 7,
2009: http://skew.dailyskew.com/2008/11/englands-royal-navy-attack-
somali.html