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

Explanation

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

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current in the North Atlantic Ocean.
• It originates in the Gulf of Mexico
• It is flows through the Strait of Florida into the Atlantic.
• The Gulf Stream carries warm water toward Western Europe, moderating its climate.

Additional information:

• Labrador Current – Cold (Atlantic)
• Canary Current – Cold (Atlantic)
• Kuroshio Current – Warm (Pacific)
• California Current – Cold (Pacific)
• Humboldt (Peru) Current – Cold (Pacific)

Last verified on 27-07-2026