| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 15,558,000 km² |
| Volume | 18,750,000 km³ |
| Average depth | 1,205 m |
| Max. depth | 5,607 m |
| Coastline | 45,389 km |
Sometimes considered a sea or estuary of the Atlantic, which covers much of the Arctic and washes upon northern North America and Eurasia