Indian Ocean
English (EN)
The Indian Ocean is the world’s third-largest ocean, covering 70.56 million km². It is bounded by Asia, Africa, and Australia, and is crucial for global trade.
Key Facts
- Area: 70.56 million km²
- Deepest Point: Java Trench (7,258 m)
- Major Straits: Malacca Strait, Sunda Strait
Mythology
In Javanese and Balinese folklore, the Indian Ocean is the realm of Nyai Loro Kidul (the Queen of the Southern Seas). Fishermen offer prayers and flowers to her before sailing.
2004 Tsunami
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killed approximately 230,000 people across 14 countries.
中文 (ZH)
印度洋 是世界第三大洋，面积约7,056万平方公里，约占地球表面的20。
地理与战略价值
南印度洋女王
在爪哇和巴厘岛神话中，印度洋由南印度洋女王统治。渔民出海前会向海中献祭鲜花与食物以祈求平安。
2004年海啸
Bahasa Indonesia (ID)
Samudra Hindia adalah samudra terbesar ketiga di dunia, meliputi sekitar 70,56 juta km².
知识关联
- java · 爪哇岛
- bali · 巴厘岛
- malacca-strait · 马六甲海峡