MARITIME NATION

A 'maritime nation' is any nation which borders the sea and utilizes it for any of the following: commerce and transport, war, to define a territorial boundary, or for any 'maritime activity' (activities using the sea to convey or produce an end result).
:The Netherlands and Japan are examples of ''maritime'' nations while fishing is a common ''maritime'' activity.
''Maritime'' cultures have left a strong imprint on our daily lives, with phrases such as ''"Fish out of Water"'', ''"Out of commission"'', ''"Down the hatch"'', and ''"Learn the ropes"'' all having originated from ''maritime'' terminology.