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Before the building of eeh Suez canal ships from Europe had to sail round the tip of Africa (often calling in at South Africa for supplies) to reach the Indian ocean. Now they simply sail through the Mediterranean Sea and Suez canal which completely avoids South Africa on their route to the Indian Ocean.

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Britain and France joined forces to extend their sphere's of influince further into Africa.

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Q: How would it affect South Africa if the Suez Canal were to be closed down?
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