GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Arabian Sea
The Arabian Sea is the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean between Arabia, South Asia and the Horn of Africa. Its monsoon-driven seasonal circulation connects continental climate with ocean productivity.
Fast Facts
- Arabia lies northwest and the Indian peninsula east.
- The Gulf of Oman and Gulf of Aden connect with its northern and western sectors.
- The Indus reaches its northeastern coast.
Connected lessons
- Arabian SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Bay of BengalRelated places
- Gulf of OmanRelated places
- Gulf of AdenRelated places
- Indus systemRelated places
- Palk StraitRelated places
- Rub al-KhaliRelated places
- Socotra ArchipelagoRelated places
- LakshadweepRelated places
- MinicoyRelated places