Indian Ocean ranked 3rd in the world for its size, sitting off the coast of Africa, Australia, Eurasia and Antarctica.
Sea straits and bays occupy 15% of the area of the Indian Ocean make up 11.68 million km2.The main ones are: the Arabian Sea (Oman, Gulf of Aden, the Persian Gulf), Red, Andaman, Laccadive, Timor and Arafura seas;Great Australian and the Bay of Bengal.
Large Sea of the Indian Ocean - the Arabian and Red.In size, they are ahead of their "neighbors" in the Indian Ocean, among them being the biggest.The most interesting facts about these seas discussed below.
Arabian Sea
between the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest Hindustan Sea of the Indian Ocean - Arabian.Its area is huge and 4832 thousand sq. Km, the volume of liquid - 14 514 thousand. Cu km, the deepest point - 5803 m.
salt content in the Arabian Sea - 35-36 g / l.The maximum water temperature is observed in May and is 29 degrees in the winter, this figure is between 22-27 degrees, and in summer - 23-28 degrees.
most striking "paradise" borough Arabian Sea are the Maldives - coated sand coral reefs.The lack of fresh water sources is an interesting fact that these islands.Most locals use desalinated water or collected rainwater.
Red Sea
total area of 450 thousand sq. Km, the volume of water in the sea - 251 thousand. Cu km, the deepest depression - 2211 m. It is the sea of the Indian Ocean called the most salty in the world.Yes, it is red, not the dead (which has no waste and, hence, is a lake).
fills the Gulf of Aden waters of the sea, t. To. It does not fall into a single river.As a result, 41 g (41%) of the salt contained in 1 liter of sea water.For comparison, the salt content in the Mediterranean - 25 g / l.In addition, the Red Sea in 2nd place on the content of mineral salts, an abundance of corals contributes to this fact.
positive result of the lack of rivers is clean and clear water of the Red Sea, so every holidaymaker can easily appreciate the natural richness of its flora and fauna.
Andaman and Laccadive sea
Andaman Sea
Its area - 605 thousand sq. Km, maximum depth - 4507 m, washes the coasts of Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia, as well as Andomanskie (most mysterious island, of them littleIt is known) and Nicobar Islands, Indochina and Mallaka.
Of particular interest is an active volcano Barren, located on the island of the same name.According to researchers, it became the impetus underwater earthquake in 2004 near Sumatra.
most favorable climate is observed from October to May with a water temperature of 30 degrees the Andaman Sea.
Laccadive Sea
Located off the coast of Sri Lanka and India, and washes Laccadives and the Maldives in the west, which separate it from the Arabian Sea.Strait eight degrees combines Sea with the Indian Ocean.
Area Laccadive sea - 786 thousand sq. Km, maximum depth - 4131 m, salinity - 34-35 g / l.
water temperature is not too dependent on the time of year: in the summer - 26-28 degrees in winter - up to 25 degrees.
Timor and Arafura seas of the Indian Ocean
Timor Sea
Its area - 432 thousand sq. Km, maximum depth - 3310 m, washes the shores of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor.
Indian Ocean sea This is not considered a deep, mainly its bottom is flat and does not exceed a depth of 200 m, except for existing troughs.
large oil and gas reserves are of particular interest.However, the right to extract resources between Australia and Timor today is debatable.
Arafura Sea
This young sea, which has arisen as a result of increase in the water level of the oceans.Its area - 1017 thousand sq. Km, and the volume of water - 189 thousand. Cu km, the deepest depression - 3680 m, salinity - 32-35 g / l, the water temperature averages 25-28 degrees.
Arafura sea - the Indian Ocean, "settled" in its outskirts.In addition, Torres Strait connects the Sea is the Pacific Ocean.Due to the close proximity and similar climate Timor Sea, they are called "seas twin."
Typhoons - frequent Arafura Sea.
Sea of the Indian Ocean are characterized by a rich and diverse fauna and resort areas are excellent.
