alleryThe sea area closest to a country, where it has near-complete control, is its
Aterritorial waters
Bopen ocean waters
Cglobal commons
Dthe high seas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. territorial waters
Territorial waters are under the country's laws, subject to the right of foreign ships to pass peacefully.
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