Correct option is B
Egypt launched a major expansion of the Suez Canal, one of the world's most crucial waterways for global trade, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. The expansion project was aimed at increasing the canal's capacity and reducing transit times for ships.
Key facts:
- The major expansion of the Suez Canal was initiated in 2014 under the leadership of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
- The expansion involved building a new 35-kilometer parallel canal, and dredging to widen and deepen the existing canal to accommodate larger ships.
- The project was completed in 2015, and it was seen as a significant effort to boost Egypt's economy by increasing revenues from the canal.
- The Suez Canal is one of the most important trade routes globally, as it shortens the journey for ships traveling between Europe and Asia, avoiding the need to navigate around Africa.
