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Because It's by Indian and It's the Indian ocean.

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After which ocean was India named?

The Indian Ocean.


Which ocean is named after india?

The Indian Ocean.


Asian country named after an ocean?

India - Indian Ocean.


How was the Indian ocean named?

Because India was the nearest significant country when the ocean was named.


Why is the Indian Ocean named for India?

im guessing they probably knew that Indians were the first to discover that ocean when the Indians traveling so they named it the (INDIAN) ocean


Asian country has the same name as the smallest ocean?

The Indian Ocean is the smallest ocean in the world. It is named for the Asian country of India which borders the ocean.


What is an ocean named after a country?

The Indian Ocean is the only ocean that is named after a country, which is India. It is also the world's third largest ocean.


Which is the largest Indian water body in India after Indian ocean?

Waterbody named after our country


Why is Indian ocean named after the sub continent India?

Because Trade through Indian Ocean is completely controlled by Indians till British occupied India. So Arabs( next Neighbors of India) called it Indian Ocean.


What Asian country has the same name as the Arctic Ocean?

There is no Asian country named after the arctic ocean. Russia borders the arctic ocean. perhaps you are thinking of India which is named after the Indian ocean?


How do Indian ocean get its name?

The Indian Ocean is named after the country of India, which is located along its northern coast. This ocean was historically significant for trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa, and the name "Indian Ocean" was popularized by European explorers during the Age of Discovery.


What ocean is south of India and east of Africa?

The Indian Ocean is between Africa and India. So you would have to cross the Indian Ocean to get to India or Africa!:)