Key Facts about North Sea

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Recently, a cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel for the American military off eastern England, setting both vessels on fire and sending fuel pouring into the North Sea.

About North Sea

• Location: The North Sea is a shallow northeastern arm of the Atlantic Ocean, covering 220,000 square miles (570,000 square km) between the British Isles and northwestern Europe. 
• Borders and Connections:
  • Bordered by Great Britain (southwest and west), Orkney and Shetland islands (northwest), Norway (northeast), Denmark (east), Germany and the Netherlands (southeast), and Belgium and France (south).
  • Connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Dover and the English Channel.
  • The Skagerrak links the North Sea to the Baltic Sea via the Kattegat and the Danish straits.
• Rivers: Major rivers that drain into the North Sea include the Forth, Elbe, the Weser, the Ems, the Rhine and Meuse, the Scheldt, the Thames, and the Humber.
• Economic Importance:
  • It is one of Europe’s most productive fisheries.
  • Major shipping zone for trade among European countries and between Europe and the Middle East.
  • Contains significant reserves of petroleum and natural gas beneath the seafloor.

North Sea FAQs

Q1.  What is the North Sea famous for?

Ans. The North Sea is famous for its rich fisheries, shipping routes, and significant petroleum and natural gas reserves.

Q2. Why is the North Sea so dang?

Ans. The North Sea is considered dangerous due to its rough weather, strong tides, and unpredictable currents.

Q3. Is the North Sea deep?

Ans. No, the North Sea is relatively shallow, with an average depth of about 95 meters (310 feet).

Q4. Which country has North Sea?

Ans. The North Sea borders the UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.

Source: TH