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I have found no official reason for that. It seems that it was named such because early oceanography consisted of the knowledge and skill necessary to navigators and sea traders and since the latter were principally interested in the Indian Route, in order to reach India they might have given it the name of their interests
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Which ocean has the country name?
The only ocean that shares it's name with a country is the Indian Ocean.
What is the name of the worlds smallest ocean?
India is an Asian Country that has the same name as the worlds smallest ocean, the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean got its name from the country of India.
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 the name of the ocean in east of Africa?
The Indian Ocean.
What is the old name of southern ocean?
Indian Ocean
What is the name of the third ocean in the world?
The Indian ocean.
Name the ocean in the east of Africa?
The country's eastern border is formed by 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 is the name of the four oceans?
Indian ocean artic oceans
What is the name of the Ocean in the East of Africa?
The Indian Ocean people
What is the name of the ocean found east of Africa?
The Indian Ocean
Which ocean has a country with a similar name north of it?
The Indian Ocean
