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The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, covering 70,560,000 km 2 (27,240,000 sq mi) or approx. 20% of the water on Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east.
5 days ago · Indian Ocean, body of salt water covering approximately one-fifth of the total ocean area of the world. It is the smallest, geologically youngest, and physically most complex of the world’s three major oceans (Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian).
May 15, 2024 · Learn about the geography, climate, currents, and features of the Indian Ocean, the third largest of the world's five ocean basins. See photos, maps, and definitions of terms related to the Indian Ocean.
Mar 28, 2021 · Learn about the Indian Ocean, the youngest and smallest of the three major oceans, covering 20% of the world's ocean area. Explore its location, rivers, marginal seas, climate, hydrology, biodiversity, and history.
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Indian Ocean, Body of salt water stretching between Africa in the west, Australia in the east, Asia in the north, and 60° S latitude in the south. With an area of approximately 27,243,000 sq mi (70,560,000 sq km), it covers about one-seventh of Earth’s surface and is the smallest of the world’s three major oceans ( compare Atlantic Ocean ...
One component of the all-encompassing World Ocean, the Indian Ocean is delineated from the Atlantic Ocean by the 20° east meridian running south from Cape Agulhas, and from the Pacific by the 147° east meridian.
