Atlantic Ocean -  a brief overview

ATLANTIC OCEAN IS THE SECOND LARGEST OCEAN IN THE WORLD AFTER THE PACIFIC OCEAN. IT HAS AN APPROXIMATE AREA OF 106.5 MILLION SQUARE KILOMETERS.

Atlantic ocean is about 29.5 percent of total ocean water area.

The Atlantic Ocean is shallower than the Pacific and Indian Oceans with an average depth of about 3,650 meters (11,975 ft).

The Atlantic Ocean was the first ocean to be crossed by ship and by plane.

Atlantic Ocean's name was derived from the Greek Mythology. It means the "sea of Atlas". Atlas is a Titan in Greek mythology.

Atlantic is the busiest ocean as it is a link between America and Europe.

Major seas of the Atlantic Ocean include Baltic sea, black sea, Caribbean Sea, etc.

Atlantic Ocean makes up 20-21 percent of Earth's surface.

The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific on average, especially between 10 and 30 degrees latitudes on either side of the equator.

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