SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries-including the United States-now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean. The Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian are the most commonly known. The Southern Ocean is the ‘newest’ named ocean.

Detailed explanation-2: -Africa is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. The largest country by land area in Africa is Algeria and the second largest country in Africa is the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Arctic Ocean surrounds the Atlantic to the north. The Southern Ocean lies to the south. The Indian Ocean extends southeast of the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean sits to the southwest.