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It is sometimes necessary to move warships from the Pacific to the Atlantic (or from the Atlantic to the Pacific) in order to respond to threats in different locations in the world, and since military conflicts can develop rapidly, it may be necessary to move the warships quickly, and the trip around the southern tip of South America is tremendously longer, and slower, than the trip through the Panama Canal.
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What is an important history fact of Panama?
On September 7, 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed the Panama Canal Treaty. The US gave control of the Panama Canal back to Panama in 2000.
Why did the US return the canal to Panama?
Because it was called the Panama Canal
What was the name of the waterway constructed by people in Panama?
It is the Panama Canal. It was originally built by the US. However Panama just completed a major improvement of the canal.
Who did the US purchase the Panama Canal from?
The US purchased the Panama Canal from France in 1903 for $40 million.
Where are the most important canals?
The Panama Canal (in Panama) and the Suez Canal in Egypt.
Who bought the Panama Canal from the US?
panama
Which state in the US is closest to the Panama Canal?
The state in the US closest to the Panama Canal is Florida. The southern tip of Florida is about 880 miles from the Panama Canal.
Did Cuba sale the rights of the Panama Canal to the US?
No, France sold the rights to the Panama Canal to the US.
Why is Panama Canal important to Panama?
Panama receives a fair amount of money from each ship that passes through the canal, which is important to the country.
Where is Panama's capital?
The capital city of Panama is Panama City, which straddles the Panama Canal (originally the US-occupied Canal Zone).
Why is the panama canal important to the other countries around it?
The Panama Canal is important to other countries because it provides a link
What factors of Central America are important to US policy?
Military bases and the Panama Canal are important to U.S. policy.
