Why was the Suez Canal such an impressive accomplishment? How is it different than other canals?
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The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. It enables a more direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent.
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Suez canal is the manmade or artificial waterway.
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- Suez canal connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean through Red Sea.
- It is the first canal that directly links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
- It offers direct route between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans, thus avoiding the circumnavigate the African continent.
- It helps to Reduce the traveling distance approximately 8,900 kilometres.
- On 17 November, 1869, the suez canal was opened for navigation.
- Suez canal was built by Ferdinand de Lesseps.
- Based on the strategic location, the canal is both heavily used and heavily protected.
- It play a important role for maritime transportation in our daily life.
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