Which canal connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Panama Canal

The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean through the country of Panama in Central America. It is one of the most important and strategic artificial waterways in the world, allowing ships to avoid the long and dangerous route around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn).

Information Booster:

• Opened: August 15, 1914

• Length: ~82 km (51 miles)

• Locks: Uses a system of locks to raise and lower ships between the oceans

• Controlled by: Panama (since 1999, after U.S. transfer)

• Economic Importance: Handles about 5% of global maritime trade

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

• (A) Suez Canal: Connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea (Europe–Asia route).

• (B) Kiel Canal: Connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea in Germany.

• (D) Corinth Canal: Connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in Greece, mainly for small ships.