Explanation

• The Atlantic Ocean covers approximately 20% of Earth’s total surface area.
• It is the second-largest ocean after the Pacific.
• It separates the Americas from Europe and Africa.

Additional information:

• Pacific Ocean: ~30%
• Indian Ocean: ~14%
• Southern Ocean: ~4%
• Arctic Ocean: ~3%

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• The Indian Ocean covers approximately 70.56 million square kilometers (27.2 million square miles).
• It is the third-largest ocean in the world.
• It lies between Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Southern Ocean.

Additional information:

• Largest ocean: Pacific Ocean
• Second largest: Atlantic Ocean

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• The Atlantic Ocean lies between North and South America on the west and Europe and Africa on the east.
• It is the second-largest of the world’s five oceans.
• It covers approximately 17% of Earth’s surface and 24% of its water surface area.
• Area: 106.5 million km²
• Mean depth: 3,646 m

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
• It covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
• It contains 97% of the Earth's water.
• The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.
• It is located in the Pacific.
• The Arctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Bering Strait.

Additional information:

• The Arctic Ocean is the Smallest Ocean of the world.
• Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface.
• The Indian Ocean is the warmest, with the Persian Gulf being the hottest area.
• The Diamantina Trench is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
• Jordan does not have an ocean.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026