6 Facts About North Atlantic

1. The North Atlantic has relatively few islands, with the greatest concentration found in the Caribbean region.

2. North Atlantic has irregular coasts indented by numerous bays, gulfs, and seas.

3. North Atlantic is the second biggest ocean in the world and is between the continents of America and Europe and Africa.

4. North Atlantic has contributed significantly to the development and economy of surrounding countries.

5. North Atlantic has irregular coasts indented by numerous bays, gulfs and seas.

6. In contrast, the term "North Atlantic" originally referred specifically to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and the sea off the Strait of Gibraltar and the North African coast.