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The Panama canal cuts through the smallest part of central America, and connect the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. It saves ships many thousands of miles because they no longer had to travel all the way around the bottom of south America, nor do they have to travel through the icy region of North America to get to the other side. They can go through the middle.
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What is the air mileage from Panama City Florida to Medellin Colombia?
One thousand seven hundred seventy (1,770) is the air mileage from Panama City, Florida, to Medellin, Colombia. That equals 2,849 kilometers or 1,538 nautical miles.
Is the panama canal one of seven wonders of the ancient world?
no, it was built in the 20th century by the U.S. (Teddy Roosevelt I believe)
What word is this -seven letter word starting with p and ending with x the second and the sixth letters are the same?
Panamax : the largest cargo ship that will pass through the Panama Canal.
How does the Panama Canal relate into Social Studies?
One of the seven wonders of the world. Goes way back in history. Atlantic Ocean/Pacific Ocean/isthmus/Central America.
How do you write 238857 miles in words?
This way: two hundred thirty-eight thousand eight hundred fifty-seven miles.
What is the waterway that allows ships to cross the North American continent passing between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
The Panama Canal, located in Panama, is a ship canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Panama is located in Central America, which is the southernmost portion of the North American continent; Central America is sometimes considered a subcontinent. The canal, which opened in 1914, is crucial for international maritime trade. It allows ships to enter a lock, built at each end. The ships are then lifted up to the man-made Gatun Lake, then exit the other side of the isthmus through another lock. Around 14,000 ships pass through the canal every year and it's been named one of the American Society of Civil Engineers' seven wonders of the modern world. The other two ways to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific are much further south and are quite risky. The Strait of Magellan, just north of the Tierra del Fuego at the end of South America, or the Drake Passage, south of the South American continent are both more dangerous, longer, and slower.
Does The equator has a diameter of approximately seven thousand nine hundred miles?
Yep! The number I've seen in on-line references is 7,926.4 miles.
How many miles are in one thousand seven hundred sixty yards?
1,760 yards is one mile.
What are the Seven Wonders of the Modern World that were announced in 2007?
The Channel Tunnel CN Tower Empire State Building Golden Gate Bridge Itaipu Dam Delta Works Panama Canal
How long is the Santa Maria volcano?
It is, 3,722 miles three thousand seven hundred twenty two miles long - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Also, 12,375 feet twelve thousand three hundred seventy five feet
How do you write forty thousand seven?
40,000 = forty thousand 7 = seven 40,007
How large is mauritius?
The island of Mauritius is around two thousand square kilometers in size and area. It is technically two thousand and forty square kilometers. Two thousand and forty square kilometers is equivalent to around seven hundred and eighty seven square miles.
