Which hemisphere holds more water?

The Southern Hemisphere holds more water! 🌊

About 81% of the Southern Hemisphere is covered by oceans, while only 61% of the Northern Hemisphere is water. This is why the Southern Hemisphere has milder climates and fewer extreme temperature changes compared to the Northern Hemisphere, which has more land.

Additional facts

• The Southern Hemisphere is called the “Water Hemisphere” – It has much more ocean than land compared to the Northern Hemisphere.
• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean – Covering about 63 million square miles, it dominates the Southern Hemisphere.
• The Northern Hemisphere has most of the world’s land – About 68% of Earth’s landmass is in the Northern Hemisphere.
• The Southern Hemisphere has fewer extreme temperatures – Water absorbs heat and cools down slowly, keeping the climate more stable.
• Most people live in the Northern Hemisphere – Around 90% of Earth’s population is in the Northern Hemisphere because of more land for living and farming.
• Antarctica is the coldest continent – Even though the Southern Hemisphere has more water, its landmass holds about 70% of the world’s freshwater in ice.
• Hurricanes and cyclones spin differently in each hemisphere – Due to the Coriolis effect, storms rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
• The Southern Hemisphere has unique marine life – It’s home to creatures like penguins, blue whales, and giant squid because of its vast oceans.
• More water means fewer cities – Major cities in the Southern Hemisphere are fewer and spread out, with places like Sydney, Cape Town, and Buenos Aires being among the largest.
• The “Great Ocean Conveyor Belt” moves water between hemispheres – This global ocean current helps regulate Earth’s climate by moving warm and cold water across the world.

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