Suez Canal, Al Isma'iliyah, Egypt

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. It is the border between 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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