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Pacific Ocean

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the all the oceans.  The equator subdivides it into the North Pacific Ocean and South Pacific Ocean.  It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the America in the east.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its area is about 165.25 million square kilometres. The hydrosphere covers about 46% of the Earth's water surface and about one-third of its total surface area, making it larger than all of the </span><br>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mariana Trench in the western North Pacific is the deepest point in the world which is  10,911 metres deep.</span><br>
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Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the all the oceans. The equator subdivides it into the North Pacific Ocean and South Pacific Oc...

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Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin is a small island having an area of10.19 km². It is situated in the north east of Singapore, to the west of Pulau Tekong....

The Southern Ocean

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Southern Ocean also known by the names the Great Southern Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, South Polar Ocean and Austral Ocean comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean. It is the fourth largest of the five oceans.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This ocean zone is cold in northward flowing waters from the Antarctic mix with warmer subantarctic waters.</span><br>
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The Southern Ocean

The Southern Ocean also known by the names the Great Southern Ocean, Antarctic Ocean, South Polar Ocean and Austral Ocean comprise...

Saltspring Island

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 <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Country: Canada</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Land: 182.7 km2</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saltspring Island also known to be Salt Spring Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia between mainland British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The island was known as "Chuan" or "Chouan" Island in 1854, but it was also called "Saltspring" as early as 1855, in honor of the island's salt springs. In 1859, it was officially named "Admiralty Island" in honor of Rear-Admiral Robert Lambert Baynes by surveyor Captain Richards.</span><br>
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Saltspring Island

Country: Canada Province: British Columbia Land: 182.7 km2 Saltspring Island also known to be Salt Spring Island is one of the...

Red Sea

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max. length</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2,250 km (1,400 mi)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max. width<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>355 km (221 mi)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max. depth<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2,211 m (7,254 ft)</span><br>
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Red Sea

Max. length 2,250 km (1,400 mi) Max. width 355 km (221 mi) Max. depth 2,211 m (7,254 ft)

The Bering Sea

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Area: 200,000 km2 </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Bering Sea is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean.The Bering Sea is separated from the Gulf of Alaska by the Alaska Peninsula. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It comprises a deep water basin, which then rises through a narrow slope into the shallower water above the continental shelves.</span><br>
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The Bering Sea

Area: 200,000 km2 The Bering Sea is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean.The Bering Sea is separated from the Gulf of Alaska by the...

Palestine Conflict

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the early 20th century the Israeli Palestinian begans and conflict is still ongoing between Palestinians and Israelis. The conflict is wide ranging. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is also referred to the earlier phases of the conflict that was between between the Zionist yishuv and the Arab population living in Palestine under Ottoman and then British rule.  It forms part of the wider Arab–Israeli conflict. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The issues generally are mutual recognition, borders, security, water rights, control of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, Palestinian freedom of movement and finding a resolution to the refugee question. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The conflict between them has prompted international actions, security and human rights concerns internationally. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The violence has curbed expansion of tourism in the region, which is full of historic and religious sites that are of interest to many people around the world.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many attempts have been made for the creation of an independent Palestinian state and an independent Jewish state.</span><br>
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Palestine Conflict

In the early 20th century the Israeli Palestinian begans and conflict is still ongoing between Palestinians and Israelis. The conflic...

Mediterranean Sea

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mediterranean sea is connected with the folllowing countries  </span><br>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Kosovo,  Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Niger, Palestinian territories, Poland, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Vatican City.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mediterranean Sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land on the north by Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant. </span><br>
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Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean sea is connected with the folllowing countries Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...

Madeline Island

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Madeline Island is an island of the U.S. state of Wisconsin located in Lake Superior. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">t is the largest of the Apostle Islands, although it is not included within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The major industry on Madeline Island is summertime tourism. Cars aren’t used often on the island and walking or riding bicycles are the mode of transportation.</span><br>
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Madeline Island

Madeline Island is an island of the U.S. state of Wisconsin located in Lake Superior. I t is the largest of the Apostle Islands, ...

Île de Ré

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Country: France</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Atlantic Ocean</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Area: 85 km2</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Length: 30 km</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Width: 5 km</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Highest point: Peu des Aumonts</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Île de Ré is an island off the west coast of France near La Rochelle, on the northern side of the Pertuis d'Antioche strait.</span><br>
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Île de Ré

Country: France Location: Atlantic Ocean Area: 85 km2 Length: 30 km Width: 5 km Highest point: Peu des Aumonts Île de Ré...

Ko Yao Yai (island)

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ko Yao Yai (island) is the largest island in the Ko Yao Archipelago. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The island group is situated in the Phang Nga Bay in the Phang Nga province of Thailand.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ko Yao Yai means Big Yao Island. The other main island of the group is Ko Yao Noi.</span><br>
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Ko Yao Yai (island)

Country : Thiland Ko Yao Yai (island) is the largest island in the Ko Yao Archipelago. The island group is situated in the Phan...

Kosrae

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Country: Federated States of Micronesia</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: North Pacific</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Area: 108 km2</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Highest elevation: 634 m</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kosrae island is situated in Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.</span><br>
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Kosrae

Country: Federated States of Micronesia Location: North Pacific Area: 108 km2 Highest elevation: 634 m Kosrae island is sit...

Isle of Mull

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Country: Scotland</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Area: 875.35 sq km</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Highest elevation: Ben More 966 m</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Isle of Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With an area of 875.35 square kilometres Mull is the fourth largest Scottish island and the fourth largest island surrounding Great Britain.</span><br>
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Isle of Mull

Country: Scotland Area: 875.35 sq km Highest elevation: Ben More 966 m The Isle of Mull is the second largest island of the I...

Indian Ocean

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://guidepedia.blogspot.com/2013/02/indian-ocean.html" target="_blank">Indian Ocean</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is the third largest ocean of the world covering about 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia on the north, on the west by Africa, on the east by Australia, and on the south by the Southern Ocean.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The ocean is nearly 10,000 km wide at the southern tips of Africa and Australia, and its area is 73,556,000 km² including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. The ocean's volume is estimated to be 292,131,000 km³.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The African, Indian, and Antarctic crustal plates converge in the Indian Ocean at the Rodrigues Triple Point.</span><br>
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Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean of the world covering about 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounde...

The Gulf of Mexico

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Width: 1,500 km</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Area: 615,000 mi²</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba.The shape of its basin is roughly oval.It was formed approximately 300 million years ago as a result of plate tectonics.</span><br>
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The Gulf of Mexico

Width: 1,500 km Area: 615,000 mi² Max. depth: 14,383 ft The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin largely surrounded by the North A...

Gruinard Island

Gruinard Island

Area: 0.76 square miles Highest elevation: An Eilid 348 feet Gruinard Island is a small, oval shaped Scottish island approximate...

Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha

Country: Brazil Native name: Arquipélago de Fernando de Noronha Location: Atlantic Ocean Total islands: 21 Area: 26 km2 Hig...

Egyptian Pyramids

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid shaped masonry structures located in Egypt.</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008. Most were built as tombs for the country's Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built.</span><br>
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Egyptian Pyramids

The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid shaped masonry structures located in Egypt. There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt a...

Dead Sea

Dead Sea

Max. length: 67.4 km Max. width: 18 km Max. depth: 377 m The Dead Sea "The Sea of Death" also called the Salt Sea, ...

Caribbean Sea

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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Area: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2,754,000 km²</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max. depth: 7,686m</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Caribbean Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean located in the tropics of the Western hemisphere. It is bounded by Mexico and Central America to the west and southwest, to the north by the Greater Antilles, to the east by the Lesser Antilles, and to the south by South America.</span><br>
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Caribbean Sea

Area: 2,754,000 km² Max. depth: 7,686m The Caribbean Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean located in the tropics of the Western ...

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