DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST
DEMOCRATIC REFORMS IN MIDDLE EAST
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encourage Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine
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increase trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
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reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
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allow Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1869, the Suez Canal was opened, greatly reducing the distance between Britain and India by some 4, 500 miles as ships no longer needed to travel round southern Africa. The Suez Canal together with the reliable service of steam-powered liners led to an increase in merchant and passenger shipping.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Suez Canal is considered to be the shortest link between the east and the west due to its unique geographic location; it is an important international navigation canal linking between the Mediterranean sea at Port said and the red sea at Suez .
Detailed explanation-4: -The growth of New Harbour following the opening of Suez Canal led to the eventual development of the Tanjong Pagar area. New roads such as Anson Road and Keppel Road, as well as a tram line, were constructed to improve the movement of goods and people between the harbour and the city.