long coastline

collocation in English

meaningsoflongandcoastline

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long
adjective
uk
/lɒŋ/us
/lɑːŋ/
continuing for a large amount ...
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coastline
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/us
/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/
the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on ...
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(Definition oflongandcoastlinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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First, the country has numerous points for maritime contact with foreign countries due to itslongcoastline.
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My constituency has alongcoastlinebut no traditional shipbuilding or ship repairing.
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I share these concerns because my country has alongcoastline, which is highly dependent on maritime resources.
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They also have alongcoastlineon the other side of the world.
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We have alongcoastlineand much mountainous terrain.
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We have alongcoastline, and the sea can really be an inexhaustible supply of energy.
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We are the second largest county, with a verylongcoastline.
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We have alongcoastlineand a large number of short, fast-flowing rivers.
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It is a singularly beautiful country with its mountains, moorlands, valleys, lakes, rivers and itslongcoastlineindented with attractive bays and small harbours.
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We have alongcoastlineand many harbours and other areas to protect.
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Inevitably where alongcoastlineand scattered population are involved, this implies a measure of centralisation at places where harbour facilities and marketing arrangements are to be found.
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Have they no problem with their verylongcoastlineand with tourism, which doubles their populations during the summer months, involving additional costs for the basic services?
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My constituency has a verylongcoastline.
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It has alongcoastline.
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Both have alongcoastlineto protect.
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In the tourist sector there is potential in thelongcoastlineof sandy beaches, which has not yet been developed.
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Some countries have alongcoastline, but much of it may not be readily usable for trade and commerce.
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Proximity to an international airport, as well as thelongcoastlineand its diverse character create favourable conditions for the development of tourism.
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Having alongcoastlineand inner access to rivers, the rayon has access to many types of marketable fish.
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