Explanation

• Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
• Rank: 2nd largest ocean
• Area: ~106 million km²
• Borders: Europe, Africa, North & South America
• Importance: Trade and transportation route

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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Suez Canal

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

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• Australia is called the “Island Continent”.
• Because it is completely surrounded by water.
• It is also the smallest continent in the world.
• It lies between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
• Due to its isolation, it has unique wildlife and geography.

Last verified on 11-04-2026

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• The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
• This making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.
• It is located in Egypt.
• Construction: 25 April 1859
• Officially opened: 17 November 1869
• It has become one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes.
• Length: 193.3 km
• Start point: Port Said
• End point: Suez Port

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• The Red Sea lies between Africa and Asia.
• Ethiopia is on the African side, while Yemen is directly across the Red Sea on the Asian side.
• Therefore, Yemen is separated from Ethiopia by the Red Sea.

Last verified on 03-04-2026