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Which continents border the Pacific Ocean?

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Map of the Pacific Ocean showing depth contours in varying shades of blue, major submarine features such as trenches, ridges, and basins labeled throughout the ocean, and neighboring landmasses including Asia, Australia, North and South America. Principal cities along the Pacific rim and island groups are marked, along with international boundaries.
Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is bordered by four major continents. To the west, it is bounded by Asia and Australia, while to the east, it is bordered by North America and South America. Additionally, the ocean extends south to reach the vicinity of Antarctica.1