Wonders of Africa, The Suez Canal
Important FACTS to remember for "The Suez Canal," Egypt part of continent Africa.
❤️Size: The Suez Canal is 100 miles long and between 985 and 1,200 ft wide. The cana. bed is only 600 ft wide and 70 ft deep.
❤️Construction: The canal was built from 1859 to 1869. Construction costs totaled 19 million pounds Sterling. ❤️Income per year: The canal is Egypt's most important sources of capital, bringing in some 20 billion dollars a year. ❤️Capacity: Currently, only ships weighing up to 200,000 gross tons, the so-called "Suez max." can pass through the canal.
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