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The canal is 192 km long.
One of the most important waterways in the world, the Suez Canal runs north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in northeastern Egypt. This image of the canal covers an area 36 kilometers (22 miles) wide and 60 kilometers (47 miles) long in three bands of the reflected visible and infrared wavelength region. It shows the northern part of the canal, with the Mediterranean Sea just visible in the upper right corner. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez, an arm of the Red Sea. The artificial canal provides an important shortcut for ships operating between both European and American ports and ports located in southern Asia, eastern Africa, and Oceania. With a length of about 195 kilometers (121 miles) and a minimum channel width of 60 meters (197 feet), the Suez Canal is able to accommodate ships as large as 150,000 tons fully loaded. Because no locks interrupt traffic on this sea level waterway, the transit time only averages about 15 hours.
Approximately 120,000 workers died during the construction of the Suez Canal.
Approximately 50 ships pass through the Suez Canal each day, leading to an annual total of around 18,000 vessels. This vital waterway is crucial for global trade, significantly reducing travel time for ships between Europe and Asia. The exact number can vary year by year due to economic factors and global shipping trends.
The Suez Canal has a total of two lanes, allowing ships to pass in both directions. However, there are certain sections where the canal narrows and only one lane is available, necessitating traffic management to ensure safe passage. In recent years, efforts have been made to widen parts of the canal to improve traffic flow and accommodate larger vessels.
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since November 1869
It was estimated that 30,000 people were working on the canal at any one time
it was estimated that 30,000 men were working on the canal at any one time