The hemisphere division of the Atlantic Ocean can be understood with the help of a printable World Map with the Atlantic Ocean. From the map, we can see that the Ocean is divided into the North Atlantic Ocean in the northern hemisphere and the South Atlantic Ocean in the Southern hemisphere, divided by the Equator. The area covered is 106,460,000 square kilometers, making the Atlantic Ocean the second-largest Ocean in the world.
Quick Facts About the Atlantic Ocean –
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rank by size | 2nd largest ocean in the world |
| Total area | ~106,460,000 sq km (41,100,000 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3,646 meters (11,962 ft) |
| Maximum depth | 8,376 meters (27,480 ft) – Milwaukee Deep, Puerto Rico Trench |
| Hemisphere division | North Atlantic & South Atlantic (split by the Equator) |
| Bordering continents | Europe, Africa, North America, South America |
| Connected oceans | Arctic Ocean (north), Southern/Antarctic Ocean (south), Pacific Ocean (southwest), Indian Ocean (southeast) |
| Major current | Gulf Stream |
| Key feature | Mid-Atlantic Ridge (underwater mountain range) |
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The Atlantic Ocean separates Europe and Africa in the east from North America and South America in the west. It is also bounded by the Arctic Ocean in the north, by the Southern or Antarctic Ocean in the South, the Pacific Ocean from the southwest, and by the Indian Ocean from the southeast.
World Map with Atlantic Ocean
Water bodies like the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, Denmark Strait, Caribbean Sea, Davis Strait, Norwegian Sea, North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Labrador Sea, Black Sea, most of the Scotia Sea, Gulf of Guinea, Hudson Bay, Libyan Sea, Celtic Sea, Sea of Crete, Gulf of Maine and numerous other seas, gulfs, bays drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
World Map with the Atlantic Ocean and the Continents
The Atlantic Ocean has the deepest point located in the Puerto Rico Trench, called Milwaukee Deep, at a depth of 8,376 meters, while the average depth is 3,646 meters. The nformation given below in JPG and PDF format will provide details about the ocean along with the continents.
Labeled Atlantic Ocean Map with Countries
Each year,r the Atlantic Ocean faces several natural hazards that include frequent storms, icebergs, Hurricanes, wind shear, South Atlantic tropical cyclones, and many more.
The Atlantic Ocean supports unique marine life, numerous fish varieties, sharks, dolphins, Sand eel, northern shrimp, Norwegian lobster, redfish, capelin, Arctic saithe, and haddock. Due to overfishing, these species are now decreasing in number, and many of them are now on the verge of extinction.
List of Countries Bordering the Atlantic Ocean
- North America: United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies.South America: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.
- Asia: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Afghanistan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macao, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Laos, and Thailand.North America: USA, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.South America: Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Chile.
- North America: United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Greenland
- The South American region includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname.
North Atlantic Ocean vs South Atlantic Ocean
| Aspect | North Atlantic Ocean | South Atlantic Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Hemisphere | Northern | Southern |
| Surface area | ~41,490,000 sq km | ~40,270,000 sq km |
| Notable seas | Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Sargasso Sea | Scotia Sea |
| Islands | More islands (e.g., Iceland, Azores, Bermuda) | Fewer islands |
| Bordering continents | Europe, North America |
Africa, South America, Antarctica region |
FAQs
1. How big is the Atlantic Ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean accounts for about 106,460,000 km2, the second largest ocean in the world after the Pacific Ocean.
2. Which countries border the Atlantic Ocean?
Countries that share a border with the Atlantic Ocean include the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Nigeria, South Africa, and many in Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
3. What is the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean?
The deepest is the Milwaukee Deep in the Puerto Rico Trenc,h where the depth is 8,376 meters.
4. What divides the North Atlantic from the South Atlantic?
The Equator and the Equatorial Counter Current divide the Atlantic Ocean into the North Atlantic Ocean and the South Atlantic Ocean.
5. Where can I download a printable Atlantic Ocean map for free?
The blank, label,,ed and political maps of the Atlantic Ocean are available for free download in PDF and JPG format of high resolution from the download links above.
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