Suez Canal
Canal in Egypt
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The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez and dividing Africa and Asia. The 193.30-kilometre-long canal is a key trade route between Europe and Asia. Wikipedia
Date completed: 17 November 1869; 154 years ago
Construction started: April 25, 1859
Coordinates: 30°42′18″N 32°20′39″E / 30.70500°N 32.34417°E
Maximum boat beam: 77.5 m (254 ft 3 in)
Maximum boat draft: 20.1 m (66 ft)