The central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) comprises numerous tectonic elements related to the early-mid Cretaceous Antarctica-India rifting and subsequent formation of the Indian Ocean.
Indian Ocean Facts
- It comprises 20% of the world’s water surface.
- It consists of 57 islands and is bordered by 16 African countries and 18 Asian countries in total.
- Its highest point is at sea level.
- It is the warmest ocean of all of the five oceans in the world.
The importance of trade and the sheer scope of its many subregions make the Indian Ocean critical in terms of military and strategic engagement. It is a vital trading hub, connecting the Middle East to Southeast and East Asia, as well as Europe and the Americas.
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