coastal region

C141 concept

A coastal region is a geographic area where land meets the ocean or sea, characterized by unique environmental, economic, and cultural features shaped by its proximity to the shoreline.

Observed surface forms (14)

  • beach ×138
  • coastal area ×12
  • coastline ×12
  • coastal district ×8
  • coastal plain ×7
  • national seashore ×5
  • shoreline ×5
  • Caribbean region ×2
  • continental shelf ×2
  • surfing area ×2

Instances (253)