The Suez Canal
193 km long, opened 1869, 50-80 ships daily, ~$8 billion/year revenue. 10% of world trade passes through. Visit from Ismailia or Suez city. History: built 1858-69, nationalized 1956, expanded 2015.
The Suez Canal ✓ History ✓ Construction ✓ Facts ✓ Visiting ✓ Economy — Egypt's most important waterway.
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