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List of Canals

Major artificial waterways shaping maritime trade.

2 entries

1. Panama Canal

   The lock canal across the Isthmus of Panama linking the Atlantic and Pacific — and the origin of the "Panamax" ship size.

2. Suez Canal

   The sea-level canal linking the Mediterranean and Red Seas — the shortest route between Europe and Asia and one of world trade's great chokepoints.