Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean (5.4 million square miles)[1] is the smallest of the world's oceans; surrounds the North Pole, and much of it is seasonally or permanently icebound.
| Arctic Ocean | |
|---|---|
| Area | 14.056 million sq km |
| Coastline | 45,389 km |
| Lowest Point | -4,665 m (Fram Basin) |
It is home to polar bears, walrus, belugas, narwhals, harp seals, and various other Arctic wildlife.
It is bordered by Norway, Russia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.[2]