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Fun fact 1 about Atlantic Ocean

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The term 'the pond' humorously refers to the northern Atlantic Ocean, emphasizing the connection between Britain and its former colonies.

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Atlantic Ocean

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106.46M km²
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2nd largest ocean in the world

The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, with an area of about 85,133,000 square kilometers (32,870,000 sq mi). It covers approximately 17% of Earth's surface and about 24% of its water surface area.

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