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Canals

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.

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What are the three major canals in the world?

One is Panama Canal Second is Suez Canal Third is Abhishek Canal.... Its been lately opened in India and has been declared as a marvelous piece of engineering by the Govt of India.... (It joins the Ganges to the Brahamputra) two of the longest rivers of the country

How did the Panama Canal help us?

Yes, the Panama Canal was a big trade route for many goods. The US exports and imports lots of goods with countries like China, India, Europe and others. The Panama Canal also makes the transportation between countries quicker and safer.

Who was the president wen the panama canal was built?

fredy geogasty was the president when the panama canal was built

When was the Illinois and Michigan canal built?

The Illinois and Michigan Canal was opened in 1848 and closed in 1933.

What seas are connected by Suez canal and Panama Canal?

It uses the Nile River to Connect the mediterranean Sea to Lake Victoria

How many locks are there on the canal at the Caen Hill flight?

There are 16 successful locks in the caen hill flight but all in all there are 29

What put an end to the boom in canal building?

The railroad, which could be built to connect more places more easily and cheaply and could transport more goods over greater distances in less time at lower cost than canals. Or The introduction of trains: Nova Net

How much does it cost to use the welland canal?

It costs $25 per lock, so for all 8 locks it costs $200....that's one way. (information from the Lock 7 viewing area)

The role technology played in the construction of the Suez canal and empire building?

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Suez. This typically would have been dug by hand, but the canal utilized new steam technology and dredging systems to create the canal. When Egypt took over the Suez Canal Company, it marked the end of the British Empire's control on the area.

When was the cape cod canal constructed?

The canal construction began in 1909 and was completed in 1916.

Why does the Panama Canal have locks but the Suez Canal does not?

Locks are only needed when the ships need to be raised and lowered in altitude because of the terrain the canal crosses.

How long is the St Peters Canal?

The St. Peters Canal is 800m or 2,600 ft long, and it is 30 m or 100 ft wide.

Why do you have the Panama Canal?

We do not HAVE it , but have a 99- yr lease on it, as we developed it. It is periodically renegotiated due to political unrest, but Panamanians are their own people. We do not control THEM. It is in everyone's best interest to keep this important shipping lane open.

How does the panama canal benefit us today?

The Panama Canal allows us to quickly get from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean or vice versa. This allows more trade and tourism. These will help everyone gain more money and enjoyment.

Through which countries does the Suez Canal pass?

It is entirely in Egypt, at the northern end of the Red Sea.


lies fully in Egypt which is further joint to the red sea