Fun facts about North Sea
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The North Sea is more than 970 kilometres long and 580 kilometres wide.
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The North Sea lies between Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. A sea on the European continental shelf, it connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the English Channel in the south and the Norwegian Sea in the north.
From the “Geography” section
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The Dogger Bank, a vast moraine, rises to a mere 15 to 30 meters below the surface, making it a prime fishing location.
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The North Sea lies between Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. A sea on the European continental shelf, it connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the English Channel in the south and the Norwegian Sea in the north.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC · Public Domain
The North Sea is Europe's main fishery, accounting for over 5% of international commercial fish caught.
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The North Sea lies between Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. A sea on the European continental shelf, it connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the English Channel in the south and the Norwegian Sea in the north.
From the “Economy” section
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