Ming rulers repair and expaned the Grand Canal so that rice and other goods could again be shipped fromsouthern to northern China.
The Grand Canal is or was in Japan.
The Grand Canal facilitated the movement of goods, resources, and troops across the Sui Dynasty, enabling Emperor Yangdi to effectively control and expand his empire. By linking the agricultural surplus of the south with the military and administrative centers in the north, it enhanced economic stability and boosted trade. This infrastructure also allowed for quicker mobilization of forces, consolidating Yangdi's power and facilitating his military campaigns into Korea and beyond. Ultimately, the Grand Canal played a crucial role in enhancing connectivity and cohesion within the empire.
The Grand Canal was used as a trade route between northern and southern China
there where many the main rulers where shiwandi or first grand emperor an Confucius
Large amounts of goods were carried on the Grand Canal. It allowed the Chinese to move goods from agricultural areas to cities.
it was really just a fabulous way to expand trade.
All canals need to be maintained as they are man-made and subject to deterioration over time. Basically, most canals are little more than level wide trenches whose bottom and sides was lined with puddled clay to prevent water loss. Also, most canals are kept topped up from water kept in reservoirs linked to the canal. As to the Grand Canal, a search on the internet revealed that a lot of countries claim to have a Grand Canal - so a specific country would help. But, at a guess, as boats and small ships increase in size, and carrying capacity increased, so a 'Grand Canal' would need to be deepened and the banks widened.
The Grand Canal is in China, the longest canal in the world at 1400 miles
Sigan Tunnel in Japan ( between two islands).
Grand Canal Shoppes was created in 1999.
The Hangzhou, or, Grand Canal in Beijing China.
The Grand Canal is or was in Japan.
the grand canal of china is 1104 miles long.
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The Grand Canal in China is the biggest canal in the world.
The Grand Canal was used as a trade route between northern and southern China