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The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 significantly enhanced Britain's maritime trade and imperial reach by providing a faster route to India and other parts of Asia. It facilitated the movement of goods and troops, solidifying Britain's dominance in global trade. The canal's strategic importance also led Britain to increase its military presence in Egypt, ultimately resulting in the occupation of the country in 1882 to secure control over this vital trade route.
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After opening the Suez canal in 1869 Britain?
took an active interest in Egypt.
What company was the Suez Canal was built by?
he Suez Canal was built by a company from which country?
Why the distance between India and Europe has been reduced by 7000 km with opening of Suez canal?
Suez Canal has reduced India's distance from Europe.
Suez Canal was made by which country?
Britain
For what occasion was Aida commissioned?
The opening of the Suez Canal.
Who controls the Suez canal?
Egypt owned it for a short time, and then Britain took control of it.
Who found Suez canal?
Egypt originally owned the Suez Canal and sold it to great Britain to pay off debts
Which nation purchased the Suez canal in 1875 and later made Egypt a protectorate?
In 1875, Egypt found itself in debt. As a result it chose to sell its shares of the Suez Canal to Great Britain. The Suez Canal is strategic for trade and defense purposes.
What canal did Israel Great Britain and France fight for?
The Suez Canal in 1956
How was the Suez Canal used?
The Suez Canal is and was used to for transportation of goods/supplies and people. When the Suez Canal was built, it was meant for transporting goods from South Asia to Europe. The Suez Canal was originally built by the French, but Great Britain bought it from them when it was completed and the canal became an important foothold in WWI and WWII.
Who has control of the Suez canal?
Egypt owns and has complete control of the Suez Canal. The canal is totally located in Egypt.
Who has shares in the Suez canal?
Great Britain ~Rhett Miller
