Correct option is C
Introduction
The
Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt. It is one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, as it directly connects the
Mediterranean Sea in the north to the
Red Sea in the south. This connection allows for direct shipping between Europe and Asia without circumnavigating Africa.
Information Booster
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Location: An artificial sea-level canal in Egypt.
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Water Bodies Joined: It connects the
Mediterranean Sea (in the north) and the
Red Sea (in the south).
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Significance: It dramatically shortens the sea voyage between Europe and Asia (mainly India and the Far East).
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Alternative Route: Before its construction, ships had to sail around the continent of Africa (via the Cape of Good Hope).
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Length: It is approximately 193 km long.
Additional Points
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Red Sea and Arabian Sea: These two bodies are naturally connected by the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb.
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Red Sea and Indian Ocean: The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean, connected via the Arabian Sea.
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Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean: These two bodies are naturally connected by the Strait of Gibraltar.