▲Iceland isn't exactly famed for its beaches, but the sparsely populated country has a coastline that's 4,970 km (approx. 3,088 miles) long.

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You might be searching for a sunny, beach-filled destination. Sure, countries like Spain have a reputation for their beaches, but there are many more options around the globe. In fact, why not explore the countries with the longest coastlines? You won't believe which countries are at the top spot.

▲Metropolitan France is made up of mainland France and Corsica, as well as other Atlantic islands. The total length of the coastline is 4,853 km (approx. 3,015 miles).

▲Papua New Guinea is a mysterious country, with a coastline that's 5,152 km (approx. 3,201 miles) long.

▲Comprised of over 900 islands, this sovereign state has a coastline that's 5,313 km (approx. 3,301 miles) long.

▲An island off the coast of East Africa, Madagascar has a coastline that stretches 4,828 km (approx. 3,000 miles) long.

▲Sat at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, this country has a coastline that's 5,835 km (approx. 3,625 miles) long.

▲Micronesia is an independent country in the Pacific Ocean. The combined length of the coastline is 6,112 km (approx. 3,797 miles).

▲The coastline of Spain and the Canary Islands is 4,964 km (approx. 3,084 miles) long. Spain's golden coast is a big part of the country's economy.

▲The Turkish Riviera has a warm climate, welcoming sea, and fine beaches. The coastline is 7,200 km (approx. 4,473 miles) long.

▲Denmark's breathtaking coastline is 7,314 km (approx. 4,544 miles) long. Beach holidays remain an important part of Danish culture.

▲Chile has a coastline that's 6,435 km (approx. 3,998 miles) long. Coronel and Concepcion are two cities that lie on the country's coast.

▲India's coastline is over 7,516 km (approx. 4,670 miles) long. The country has many beautiful beaches, like Bekal Fort beach and Mumbai beach.

▲Brazil has many famous coastal cities, like Rio de Janeiro. The total length of the country's coastline is 7,491 km (approx. 4,654 miles).

▲The Argentinian coastline is reportedly 4,989 km (approx. 3,100 miles) long. Cities along the coast include Mar del Plata and Puerto Madryn.

▲Italy is adorned with gorgeous coastal cities and towns, like Amalfi and Positano. The coastline is over 7,782 km (approx. 4,835 miles).

▲There's plenty to see on the beloved Greek coastline, which is 13,676 km (approx. 8,497 miles) long.

▲Mexico is famed for its beautiful beaches, which make it a popular destination for tourists. The coast stretches 9,330 km (approx. 5,797 miles) long.

▲The British coast isn't too hot, but it sure is long. The coastline is 12,429 km (approx. 7,723 miles) long.

▲China's a huge country with a huge coastline, which is 14,500 km (approx. 9,009 miles) long.

▲The Kiwi coast is mightily long, 15,134 km (approx. 9,403 miles) long to be exact.

▲Antarctica is technically the world's largest desert, with a huge coastline that's 17,968 km (approx. 11,164 miles) long.

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Canada has the world's longest coastline, reaching over 202,000 km (approx. 12,5516 miles). However, the coastline is at risk, with climate change shrinking the country's coast.

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▲Bet you didn't see that one coming. That's right, Norway has a sprawling coastline, reaching 58,000 km (approx. 36,039 miles).

▲The Japanese coast is well underrated, and is 29,751 km (approx. 18,486 miles) long.

▲There's not too much going on in Australia's mainland, but the coastal cities are where it's at. The coast is 25,760 km (approx. 16,006 miles) long.

▲Many influential cities lie on the American coast, like New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. The coastline's 19,924 km (approx. 12,380 miles) long.

▲Greenland is an autonomous country within Denmark. The coastline is over 44,000 km (approx. 27,340 miles).

▲With over 700 regional languages, Indonesia is a real melting pot of Southeast Asia. The coastline stretches over 54,000 km (approx. 33,554 miles).

▲Made up of over 7,600 islands in the Pacific Ring of Fire, this country has a coastline that's over 36,000 km (approx. 22,369 miles) long.

▲The world's largest country has a long coastline too, but not the longest. The coastline is over 37,000 km (approx. 22,990 miles).