Indian Ocean

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The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world. It is bordered on the west by Africa; on the north by Asia; on the east by Indochina, some islands of Indonesia, and Australia; and on the south by the Antarctic Ocean. Its name refers to the Indian subcontinent.