Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A maritime zone extending beyond a nation's territorial seas where that nation has sovereign rights to exploit and manage natural resources, as defined by international law.
AP course connection
Topic 4.5: 4.5 The Function of Political Boundaries