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The Pacific Ocean covers more than 60 million square miles, making it larger than all the land on Earth combined. Its name comes from the Latin word 'pacificus,' meaning peaceful, given by explorer Ferdinand (Review) Magellan.

The Pacific Ocean covers more than 60 million square miles, making it larger than all the land on Earth combined. Its name comes from the Latin word 'pacificus,' meaning peaceful, given by explorer Ferdinand (Review) Magellan.