A 50-mile waterway in Central America, the Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, dramatically shortening shipping routes. It uses a system of locks to lift vessels over the Isthmus of Panama. Global trade benefits enormously, as it saves time and fuel for cargo ships, tankers, and cruise liners moving between key economic regions.
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