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Atlantic Ocean

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# Atlantic Ocean The **Atlantic Ocean** is the world's second-largest oceanic division, following the Pacific Ocean. It serves as a vital hydrological link and a historical threshold between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. ### Physical Geography and Dimensions The Atlantic Ocean encompasses an expansive area of approximately **85,133,000 km² (32,870,000 sq mi)**. Its scale is best understood through its global proportions: * **Surface Coverage:** It covers roughly **17%** of the Earth's total surface area. * **Water Volume:** It accounts for approximately **24%** of the planet’s total water surface area. ### Historical and Geopolitical Significance Historically, the Atlantic was the primary theater for the **Age of Discovery**. It functions as a vast longitudinal basin separating major continental landmasses: * **To the West:** The "New World," comprising North and South America. * **To the East:** The "Old World," consisting of the Afro-Eurasian landmass (Africa, Europe, and Asia). Since the late 15th century, the ocean has been the central corridor for global trade, migration, and cultural exchange, fundamentally shaping the modern geopolitical landscape.

📰 Related News (3)

🇬🇧 Airport safety concerns ground flights from remote British overseas island of St Helena (2026-02-09)
Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights....
🇺🇸 Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area (2026-02-06)
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation reopening a huge swath of the Atlantic to commercial fishing...
🇺🇸 Rare phantom jellyfish seen in deep ocean off Argentina (2026-02-05)
Rare phantom jellyfish seen in deep ocean off Argentina...

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