Editing Atlantic Ocean (section)

=== '''Location and size of the Atlantic Ocean''' === 

the Atlantic ocean is the world's second-largest ocean, stretching from the '''Arctic Ocean in the north''' all the way to the '''Southern Ocean near Antarctica'''. It lies between the continents of '''North and South America on the west''' and '''Europe and Africa on the east''', forming a natural boundary between the Old World and the New World. This vast ocean plays a crucial role in global geography, climate, and trade. The total surface area of the Atlantic Ocean is approximately '''106.46 million square kilometers''' about '''41.1 million square miles''', which accounts for nearly '''20% of the Earth’s total surface water'''. This makes it second in size only to the Pacific Ocean. The average '''depth''' of the Atlantic Ocean is around '''3,646 meters''' 11,962 feet, and its '''deepest point''' is the '''Puerto Rico Trench''', which reaches a depth of about '''8,605 meters''' 28,232 feet.

For better geographic understanding, the Atlantic Ocean is divided into '''two major parts''':

# '''The North Atlantic Ocean''', located above the Equator.
# '''The South Atlantic Ocean''', located below the Equator.

The '''Equator''' runs roughly through the middle of the ocean, serving as a natural dividing line. The '''Mid-Atlantic Ridge''', a massive underwater mountain range, also runs north to south through the center of the Atlantic, influencing ocean currents, marine life, and plate tectonics. The Atlantic Ocean borders many countries and coastlines  including the United States, Canada, Brazil, the United '''Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Morocco,''' and South Africa  making it one of the most strategically important bodies of water in the world. Its vast area and position have made it essential for global trade, exploration, and cultural exchange for centuries.