The territorial sea is a maritime zone over which a state has sovereignty. It extends up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a country's coast.
Think of the territorial sea as your own backyard. You have full control and rights over it, just like how a country has sovereignty over its territorial sea.
Baseline: This is the line from which the seaward limits of a nation's territorial sea and certain other maritime zones of jurisdiction are measured. It's like the starting point or boundary line for measuring your yard.
Sovereignty: This refers to supreme power or authority. In our analogy, you're sovereign in your backyard - you make all decisions about what happens there.
Maritime Zones: These are regions of water over which nations have jurisdiction. They're like different sections in your yard (e.g., patio, garden), each with specific rules or uses.
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