The United States Navy is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with a fleet of over 290 ships and submarines.

Thalassocracy is a term used to describe the control of the seas by a single power.

The Strait of Hormuz is considered to be the most important strategic waterway in the world due to its role in the global oil trade.

Gunboat diplomacy is a term used to describe the use of sea power to influence or control other countries.

Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with a total length of over 243,000 kilometers.

Maritime geopolitics is the study of the relationship between sea power and politics.

China has the largest merchant fleet in the world, with a total tonnage of over 200 million deadweight tons.

Sea power balance is a term used to describe the control of the seas by two or more powers.

The United States Navy has the most powerful submarine fleet in the world, with a total of over 70 nuclear-powered submarines.

Maritime defense is a term used to describe the use of sea power to protect a country's interests.

China has the largest fishing fleet in the world, with a total of over 2 million fishing vessels.

Power projection is a term used to describe the use of sea power to project power onto land.

The United States Navy has the most powerful aircraft carrier fleet in the world, with a total of over 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

Maritime trade control is a term used to describe the use of sea power to control trade and commerce.

The United States Marine Corps has the most powerful amphibious assault force in the world, with a total of over 300,000 active-duty personnel.