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Great Britain, who controlled the Suez Canal from 1888 through 1956, used the canal as a major transportation port to the MIddle East, as well as a major pipeline to oil.
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Which nation purchased the Suez canal in 1875 and later made Egypt a protectorate?
In 1875, Egypt found itself in debt. As a result it chose to sell its shares of the Suez Canal to Great Britain. The Suez Canal is strategic for trade and defense purposes.
What company was the Suez Canal was built by?
he Suez Canal was built by a company from which country?
What canal did Israel Great Britain and France fight for?
The Suez Canal in 1956
Who found Suez canal?
Egypt originally owned the Suez Canal and sold it to great Britain to pay off debts
Who has shares in the Suez canal?
Great Britain ~Rhett Miller
What country acquired control of the Suez Canal by purchasing stock from Egyptian ruler?
Great Britain
Which country acquired control of Suez canal by purchasing stock from the Egyptian ruler?
Great Britain
Great Britain was interested in Egypt because Britain wanted to control the?
Suez Canal. It was a crucial canal that was used to transport goods.
Great Britain was interested in Egypt because Britain wanted to control?
Suez Canal. It was a crucial canal that was used to transport goods.
What was Great Britain's life line to India?
I think that would be Suez Canal
How was the Suez Canal used?
The Suez Canal is and was used to for transportation of goods/supplies and people. When the Suez Canal was built, it was meant for transporting goods from South Asia to Europe. The Suez Canal was originally built by the French, but Great Britain bought it from them when it was completed and the canal became an important foothold in WWI and WWII.
Which country bought the shares in 1875 for Suez canal to pay of the debts?
Great Britain.
