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What is the percentage of southern ocean in total water surface area?

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6.1%

Southern Ocean

Its area makes up 6.1% of the Earth's total surface. The Southern Ocean consists of the southernmost waters and has a volume of 71.8 million cubic kilometres. It has an average depth of 3,270 metres and its coastline has total length of 17,968 kilometres.

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