Coastline Coverage is the complete coverage of land access to open deep water sources. Lengthy coastlines require a larger financial and material commitment concerning self-defense and, as a result, many nations have developed amphibious assault forces and specialized coastal patrol craft to minimize a concentrated attack from the sea. For the purpose of the GFP ranking, a lengthy coastline coverage requires a heightened commitment to self-defense and, as such, island nations are particularly vulnerable.
The values below are displayed in Kilometers (km). Landlocked nations (ex: Austria) are not included in this list nor penalized for lacking coastline.
Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org. Some values estimated based on factors available when official sources are lacking.
MANPOWER:
• Total Populations
• Available Manpower
• Fit for Service
• Reaching Military Age Annually
• Active Military Manpower
• Active Reserve Military Manpower
LAND SYSTEMS:
• Tanks
• Armored Fighting Vehicles
• Self-Propelled Guns
• Towed Artillery Pieces
• Rocket Projectors (MLRS)
• Portable Mortar Systems
• Portable Anti-Tank Weapons
• Logistical Vehicles
AIR POWER:
• Total Aircraft
• Helicopters
• Serviceable Airports
NAVAL POWER:
• Total Strength
• Aircraft Carriers
• Frigates
• Destroyers
• Corvettes
• Submarines
• Coastal Patrol Craft
• Mine Warfare
• Amphibious Assault
RESOURCES:
• Oil Production
• Oil Consumption
• Proven Oil Reserves
LOGISTICAL:
• Labor Force
• Merchant Marine Strength
• Major Ports and Terminals
• Roadway Coverage
• Railway Coverage
FINANCIAL:
• Annual Defense Budget
• External Debt
• Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold
• Purchasing Power Parity
GEOGRAPHIC:
• Square Land Area
• Coastline
• Shared Borders
• Waterway Coverage
POWERS BY REGION:
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific
• Europe
• Middle East
• North America
• South America
• Scandinavia
MISCELLANEOUS:
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