Fun facts about South China Sea
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The South China Sea was referred to as the Champa Sea or Sea of Cham in Southeast Asia before the 16th century.
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The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
From the “Etymology” section
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The South China Sea has an average depth of 1,212 m (3,976 ft).
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The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
From the “Hydrography” section
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The South China Sea opened around 45 million years ago when the 'Dangerous Ground' rifted away from southern China.
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The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
From the “Geology” section
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The South China Sea contains over 250 small islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs, and sandbars.
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The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
From the “Islands and seamounts” section
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In 2023, the South China Sea remained a major energy trade route, with 10 billion barrels of petroleum and petroleum products passing through it.
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The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
From the “Trade route” section
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