Study the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: |
(1) Identify and name the canal shown in the map. |
(2) Write any four characteristics of this canal. |
Answer:
(1) The canal shown in map is SUEZ CANAL, constructed in 1869 between Port Said and Port Suez in Egypt. (2) The main characteristics of this canal are: (i) It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean and reduces sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo by 6400 km compared to Cape of Good Hope route. (ii) It is a sea level canal without locks which is 130 km long and 11 to 15 meter deep. (iii) About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes around 10-12 hours to cross the canal. (iv) A railway line follows along the canal. (v) A navigable fresh canal also follows from Nile.
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