Kyst
Kyst is a term used in Danish, Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages to describe the coastal zone—the interface between land and sea. It encompasses the geographic area where land meets sea, including beaches, cliffs, fjords, islands and nearshore waters, as well as the human settlements and activities that depend on the sea.
Etymology and meaning: The word kyst derives from early Germanic roots and is cognate with related terms
Geography, processes and ecology: The kyst is shaped by waves, tides, currents and sediment transport. Coastal
Human dimension and management: The kyst supports fishing, shipping, tourism and recreation, and hosts many ports
See also: coast, shoreline, littoral zone, coastal geomorphology.