| Australasian Mediterranean Sea | |
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  Australasian Mediterranean Sea | |
| Coordinates | 6°30′S 123°54′E / 6.5°S 123.9°E |
| Type | Sea |
| Basin countries | |
| Surface area | 9,080,000 km2 (3,510,000 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 7,440 m (24,410 ft) |
The Australasian Mediterranean Sea is a mediterranean sea located in the area between Southeast Asia and Australasia.[1] It connects the Indian and Pacific oceans.[2] It has a maximum depth of 7,440 m[3] and a surface area of 9.08 mil. km².
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