Explanation

​Venice is world-famous for its canals

it is built on an archipelago of 118 islands formed by about 150 canals in a shallow lagoon

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region

Venice has no roads, just canals

Venice and its lagoon are one of the most unique cities in the world.

The city was historically the capital of the Republic of Venice for over a millennium, from 697 to 1797

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Explanation

The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

Through the Isthmus of Suez and dividing Africa and Asia.

The canal is part of the Silk Road that connects Europe with Asia. 

Explanation

• Suez Canal is considered to be the greatest shipping Canal of the world.
• Since its completion in 1869, it has become one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes

Explanation

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal length is 1,782 km

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the longest and oldest canal in the world.

It connects China’s Yellow River and Yangtze River.

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Connecting northern and southern China,

the canal plays a major role in cargo transportation.

Explanation

Suez Canal is between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt

The construction of the Suez Canal started on: 25 April 1859

it was officially opened on 17 November 1869 

Suez Canal serves as a transportation route between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.

Suez canal Length:193.3 km

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Explanation

River/stream that flows into a larger river or a lake is called a Tributary.

Explanation

Largest sea lock in the world opened by: Dutch King Willem-Alexander

The 500-metre long and 70-metre-wide structure replaces a smaller 100-year-old one at Ijmuiden.

Explanation

The construction of Suez Canal started on: 25 April 1859

Suez Canal is between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt

it was officially opened on 17 November 1869

Suez Canal serves as a transportation route between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.

Suez Canal Length:193.3 km

Explanation

The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt

They are connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

Its Length is 193.3 km 

Construction began on 25 April 1859

Date completed on 17 November 1869

Explanation

·         Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has launched a $15 billion project named “Kanal Istanbul” which runs parallel to Bosphorus Strait will connect Black Sea & Marmara Sea.

·         The concept of a canal linking the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara has been proposed at least seven times in history.

·         Pre-feasibility studies commenced April 2009, feasibility studies conducted April 2012, Construction has started June 2021