Panama and Suez Canal

The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez and dividing Africa and Asia. The 193.30-kilometre-long canal is a key trade route between Europe and Asia.
  • Length: 193.3 km (120.1 miles)
  • Maximum boat beam: 77.5 m (254 ft 3 in)
  • Maximum boat draft: 20.1 m (66 ft)
  • Locks: None
  • Navigation authority: Suez Canal Authority
  • Construction began: 25 April 1859
  • Date completed: 17 November 1869

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