Explanation

• Diego Garcia is an island in the Indian Ocean.
• It is the part of the Chagos Archipelago.
• It is the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago.
• It is located south of the Maldives.
• It has been part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a British overseas territory.
• Diego Garcia hosts a strategically important joint UK–US military facility.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world.

• 71% of Earth's surface is covered by oceans.
• The warmest ocean in the world is the Indian Ocean.
• With the hottest ocean area being the Persian Gulf.
• The Arctic Ocean is the smallest.
• The Diamantina Trench is the deepest place in the Indian Ocean.
• The country of Jordan has no ocean.

The five major oceans, listed by size from largest to smallest, are:

1. The Pacific Ocean
2. The Atlantic Ocean
3. The Indian Ocean
4. The Southern Ocean
5. The Arctic Ocean

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
• It covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
• It contains 97% of the Earth's water.
• The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.
• It is located in the Pacific.
• The Arctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Bering Strait.

Additional information:

• The Arctic Ocean is the Smallest Ocean of the world.
• Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface.
• The Indian Ocean is the warmest, with the Persian Gulf being the hottest area.
• The Diamantina Trench is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
• Jordan does not have an ocean.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world.
• It covers about 70 million square kilometers of Earth's surface.
• It lies between Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
• It is named after India, because India lies at its northern boundary.

Additional information:

1. Pacific Ocean – Largest ocean (~165 million km²)
2. Atlantic Ocean – Second largest (~106 million km²)
3. Indian Ocean – Third largest (~70 million km²)
4. Southern Ocean – Fourth largest
5. Arctic Ocean – Smallest ocean

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

• The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls.
• Country: Venezuela
• Elevation: 1,283 metres
• Height: 979 metres
• Longest drop: 807 metres
• The waterfall is named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator who was the first person to fly over the falls.

Last verified on 27-09-2026