<P> The Pacific is the ocean that separates Asia and Australia from the Americas . It may be further subdivided by the equator into northern and southern portions . </P> <P> The 3rd edition, currently in force, of the International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) Limits of Oceans and Seas defines the limits of the North Pacific Ocean (excluding the seas it contains) as follows: </P> <Dl> <Dd> <Dl> <Dd> On the Southwest . The Northeastern limit of the East Indian Archipelago from the Equator to Luzon Island . </Dd> </Dl> </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> <Dl> <Dd> On the Southwest . The Northeastern limit of the East Indian Archipelago from the Equator to Luzon Island . </Dd> </Dl> </Dd>

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