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๐ŸŒ Indian Ocean

Third-largest ocean; warmest ocean on Earth; vital trade route from East to West

Global 1497 Oceans & Seas

๐ŸŒ Key Facts

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70.56 million kmยฒ โ€” 3rd largest ocean; only ocean named after a single country (India)

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Warmest ocean on Earth; monsoon winds drove trade from Arabia to India for 2,000 years

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Java Trench (7,450 m) is its deepest point; home to blue whales, whale sharks and dugongs

Warmest ocean in the world; only ocean named after a country (India)

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๐ŸŒ Oceans & Seas

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Third-largest ocean; warmest ocean on Earth; vital trade route from East to West