According to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea the contiguous zone may not extend beyond:
Correct answer: C. 24 nautical miles
- A. 12 nautical miles
- B. 18 nautical miles
- C. 24 nautical miles
- D. None of these
Explanation
UNCLOS permits a contiguous zone extending beyond the territorial sea up to 24 nautical miles from the coastal state’s baselines. It allows limited enforcement against customs, fiscal, immigration and sanitary violations.
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