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Q: Why was Cape Town so significant before the Suez Canal was built?
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When was the cape cod canal built?

The Cape Cod Canal was initially started in 1909, slowed by economic hardships of the undertaking company. It was eventually finished by 1916


Is Cape Cod an island or a peninsula?

Cape Cod is a Peninsula that became an island after a canal was built Cape Cod isn't considered an island because the canal was man-made, it's still considered a Peninsula.


Does the Cape have a man made canal?

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When was Canal Walk built?

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What is the importance the Suez Canal?

when it was built much trading was done between Europe and India. before it was built to trade sailors had to sail around the cape of good hope i.e. the southern tip of Africa. After it was built sailors simply sailed into the Mediterranean Sea until they reached the canal, which connects to the Indian ocean which means over a thousands of less miles traveled LESS TRAVEL=MORE PROFIT!


Where is cape cod canal located?

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When was Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge created?

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Why was the Suez and panama canal built?

Suez canal was built as if anyone would travel from europe to india they had go all the way to cape of hope and then go to india.Because of this canal we can directly go to india through medditaranian sea.