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Who gave the Pacific Ocean its name?

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Explorer Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean in the 16th Century. read more

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. Its name is derived from the Latin name Mare Pacificum, "peaceful sea", bestowed upon it by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. read more

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