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Tanker Suez Canal
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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.
Length:
193.3 km (120.1 miles)
Maximum boat beam:
77.5 m (254 ft 3 in)
Maximum boat draft:
20.1 m (66 ft)
Locks:
None
Navigation authority:
Suez Canal Authority
Construction began:
25 April 1859
Date completed:
17 November 1869
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en.wikipedia.org