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Where is the Arabian Sea located within the Indian Ocean?

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Map showing the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, highlighting physical features such as ocean basins, ridges, and trenches. Surrounding countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and parts of the Middle East and Southeast Asia are labeled with major cities and boundaries. Ocean depths are indicated with shading and spot depth values.
Arabian Sea

The Arabian Sea is located in the northwestern portion of the Indian Ocean.1

It is geographically bounded by the following regions:
* North: Iran and Pakistan1
* West: The Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula1
* East: India1
* South: The remainder of the Indian Ocean1

The sea serves as a vital maritime link, connecting to the Persian Gulf via the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as to the Red Sea through the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.1