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Descriptor CONTIGUOUS ZONES
Arabic Term المناطق المتاخمة
Scope Note Zones contiguous to territorial water that extend for 24 nautic miles or less from the coast, where a state can practise its sovereignty against those who violate its customs, financial, health or immigration rules within its land or territorial waters.  
Broader Term NATIONAL TERRITORY     
Narrower Term   
Related Term TERRITORIAL WATERS   COASTAL STATES  
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