SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What canal was built to enhance shipping routes in N. Africa and SW Asia?
A
Aswan High
B
Tigris
C
Nile
D
Suez
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Suez Canal (Egyptian Arabic: , Qanāt el Sewes) 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “New Suez Canal” opened in 2015 after just one year of construction. Since its inception, the canal has been an economically important shortcut between Europe and Asia. The passage through Egypt meant cargo ships no longer had to sail around the southern tip of Africa.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the Suez Canal? The Suez Canal is a human-made waterway that cuts north-south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. It enables a more direct route for shipping between Europe and Asia, effectively allowing for passage from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean without having to circumnavigate the African continent.

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