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The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. A coastline is properly, a line on a map indicating the disposition of a coast but the word is often used to refer to the coast itself. The adjective, coastal describes something as being on, near or having to do with a coast.
Coast is a very specific term and is only applied to that part of an island or continent that borders an ocean or its saltwater tributaries. A pelagic coast refers to a coast which fronts the open ocean, as opposed to a more sheltered coast in a gulf or bay. A shore on the other hand, can refer to parts of the land which adjoin any large body of water, including oceans (sea shore) and lakes (lake shore). Similarly, the somewhat related term bank refers to the land alongside or sloping down to a river (river bank) or of a body of water smaller than a lake. Bank is also used in some parts of the world to refer to an artificial ridge of earth intended to retain the water of a river or pond. In other places this may be called a levee.
While many scientific experts might agree on a common definition of the term "coast", the delineation of the inland extents of a coast differ according to jurisdiction, with many scientific and government authorities in various countries differing for economic and social policy reasons. This is usually because defining lands as part of a coast may be seen to have environmental implications which would prevent development or attach regulations to their use.
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i can wait to go down the coast! i wanna go now!!
shanniioo (Shannon Ciancio) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:17:46 -0000
i can wait to go down the coast! i wanna go now!!
@shannonmcduff we went from Melbs to NSW south coast then to the north coast now back on the south coast, lol about 2000+ kms so far
katmatcreations (Steven) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:01:30 -0000
@shannonmcduff we went from Melbs to NSW south coast then to the north coast now back on the south coast, lol about 2000+ kms so far
A-League Wrap Round 20: Gold Coast United Gain On Sydney FC And Melbourne Victory: ADELAIDE UNITED 1 (Alemao 57â... http://bit.ly/6atg64
footballread (Football Read) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:55:45 -0000
A-League Wrap Round 20: Gold Coast United Gain On Sydney FC And Melbourne Victory: ADELAIDE UNITED 1 (Alemao 57’... http://bit.ly/6atg64
1 dead, 5 hurt in Coast Guard boat collision in SD (AP) http://bit.ly/7jgBwk
YahooNews (Yahoo News) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:48:57 -0000
1 dead, 5 hurt in Coast Guard boat collision in SD (AP) http://bit.ly/7jgBwk
Have mountain bike, will travel - Sunshine Coast Daily http://twa.lk/EW61l
luckhunter138 (Mintarjo) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:33:32 -0000
Have mountain bike, will travel - Sunshine Coast Daily http://twa.lk/EW61l
1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Coast Guard Collision in Calif. - Authorities say one person was killed and at least five others ... http://ow.ly/16bOst
flowfromtheknow (Jerry Masaki) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:31:19 -0000
1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Coast Guard Collision in Calif. - Authorities say one person was killed and at least five others ... http://ow.ly/16bOst
Central Oregon Coast Local Favorites - Visitor guide to the Oregon coast, including the arts, dining, entertainment, recreation, services and shopping.
Meta Description: [ Oregon Coast lodging, dining, shopping, recreation, golf, fishing, events, visitors center information and more. Your Oregon Coast Vacation, Travel and Recreation Planner. ]
Ex Nihilo Transport - A transportation company serving the northern Oregon coast and Seattle from its base in Warrenton.
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Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Covers the upper half of Oregon's coast - some 180 miles. Find archived stories, extensive virtual tours, dining, lodging and beach secrets.
Meta Description: [ Oregon Coast Beach Connection: lodging, dining, breaking news, events, virtual tours, photographs, archived articles, travel guide, planner and beach secrets; vacation and travel planner. ]
Oregon Coast Guide - Covers Astoria to Brookings and includes lodging, dining, arts, entertainment, shopping, real estate and things to do. Provides photo slideshows and contact information on businesses.
Meta Description: [ A complete guide to the Oregon Coast from Astoria to Brookings featuring links to lodging, shopping, art galleries, restaurants, events, recreation, things to do, real estate, home and garden centers and contractors as well as many fantastic photos of the Oregon Coast. ]
Oregon Coast Travel Guide - Area information and directories of hotels, restaurants, art galleries, real estate, shopping, and products.
Meta Description: [ Oregon Coast Travel Guide with Lodging information, Restaurants, Travel and Recreation, Real Estate, Shopping Guide and Videos ]
Oregon Coast Visitors Association - Travel guide to US Highway 101 with community profiles, maps, directories of tourist businesses, and other information for those planning a vacation on the coast.
Meta Description: [ The Oregon Coast Visitor's Association provides travel and tourism information to those planning a vacation on the beautiful Oregon coast. ]
South Coast Oregon Directory - Directory of shopping, lodging, dining, recreation, real estate, and coastal cities' information.
Meta Description: [ South Coast Oregon Internet Directory - The best place to find things on the Oregon Coast ., South Coast Oregon Internet Directory - The best place to find things on the Oregon Coast . ]
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