This book takes readers on an incredible journey of discovery through the Indian Ocean. From the bustling cities of India to the remote islands of the Maldives, readers will explore the vibrant cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife of this vast body of water. Along the way
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, covering 70,560,000 km2 (27,240,000 sq mi) or approximately 20% of the water area of Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east. To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean or Antarctica, depending on the definition in use. The Indian Ocean has large marginal or regional seas, including the Andaman Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Laccadive Sea.