Comparing The Suez Canal And Panama Canal

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Both the Suez Canal and Panama Canal, which are created by people, are an outstanding construction with the purpose of trade and movement of goods. Nowadays, these become a strategic location which is very important and deserves as two magnificent artificial waterways in the world.
“The Suez Canal is located in Egypt, where connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red.” Every day, approximately 50 ships can pass though this canal which hold 14 percentage in the world trade. With only 300 meters wide at its narrowest point, the Suez Canal cannot handle the big ships, so the maritime transportation is kind of slow. Normally, the transit time takes around 13 to 15 hours; but if the Suez Canal is closed, the ships have to take a detour through the

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