What is another word for twelve-mile limits?
Pronunciation: [twˈɛlvmˈa͡ɪl lˈɪmɪts] (IPA) 
The term "twelve-mile limits" refers to the territorial waters that extend 12 nautical miles from a country's shore. There are several synonyms for this term, including territorial sea, coastal waters, exclusive economic zone, and maritime boundary. The territorial sea is the area of water that is considered to be under a nation's jurisdiction, and it includes the airspace above the water. Coastal waters refers to the entire area that surrounds a country's coast, including bays, estuaries, and rivers that flow into the sea. The exclusive economic zone is an area of water that extends up to 200 nautical miles from a country's shore and allows the country to explore, exploit, and manage natural resources in the area. Lastly, the maritime boundary is the imaginary line that separates the territorial waters of neighboring countries.
