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The Panama canal located in the Central American country of Panama what two bodies of water does it connect and without a canal where would a ship from New York have to travel to reach Portland Oregon?

The Panama canal connect the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. If there was no canal a ship would have to travel all the way around the southern tip of South America.


How would you get to new york from portland with out the panama canal?

To get from New York to Portland, Oregon by water you could go south and then west through the Straits of Magellan. Alternatively, you could go east around the globe until you reached Portland.


Locate the Panama Canal in Panama -What two bodies of water does it connect and -Without the canal where would a ship from New York have to travel to reach Portland Oregon?

The Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean are connected by the Panama Canal. Prior to its' construction, ships traveling from New York to Portland Oregon would have to sail ALL THE AWAY AROUND South America. This is known in sailing parlance as "rounding the Horn", because Cape Horn is at the southern tip of South America.


Why was the Panama Canal put in Panama?

The Panama canal was built in Panama because that is the narrowest point between North and South America.


Does the Panama Canal run East or Northeast through Central America or Mexico?

The Panama canal, as its name suggests is in Panama. The direction of travel on the canal is NW to SE.


What central america country has a canal that allows ships to travel between the atlantic and pacific oceans?

The Panama Canal allows ships to pass through south America to Central America or vice versa.


Which canal provides a short cut from New York City to San Francisco?

Before air travel, the Panama Canal was the shortcut from New York City to San Francisco. Today it is still a shortcut if you are traveling by water.


What sea and ocean does the panama connect?

the Panama Canal


What does the US get in Panama?

The main US interest in Panama is the Panama Canal, which allows ships to travel between the Atlantic and the Pacific without having to go all the way to the tip of South America to do so.


What canal crosses the country of Panama?

The Panama Canal crosses the country of Panama.


What was the structure completed in 1914 through Panama which shortened travel time for North America?

The Panama Canal.


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