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Which oceans and seas form Europe’s northern, western, and southern boundaries?
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Europe
Political map of Europe.
Europe is bounded by several oceans and seas that define its northern, western, and southern perimeters:
- Northern boundary: The continent is bordered by the Arctic Ocean.1
- Western boundary: Europe is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.1
- Southern boundary: The southern edge is formed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea.1