Explanation

Suez Canal

• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• Australia is called the “Island Continent”.
• Because it is completely surrounded by water.
• It is also the smallest continent in the world.
• It lies between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
• Due to its isolation, it has unique wildlife and geography.

Last verified on 11-04-2026

Explanation

• The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
• This making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.
• It is located in Egypt.
• Construction: 25 April 1859
• Officially opened: 17 November 1869
• It has become one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes.
• Length: 193.3 km
• Start point: Port Said
• End point: Suez Port

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• The Red Sea lies between Africa and Asia.
• Ethiopia is on the African side, while Yemen is directly across the Red Sea on the Asian side.
• Therefore, Yemen is separated from Ethiopia by the Red Sea.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
• It covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
• It contains 97% of the Earth's water.
• The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.
• It is located in the Pacific.
• The Arctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Bering Strait.

Additional information:

• Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface.
• The Indian Ocean is the warmest, with the Persian Gulf being the hottest area.
• The Diamantina Trench is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
  
• Jordan does not have an ocean.
• The Arctic Ocean is the Smallest Ocean of the world.

Last verified on 17-03-2026