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The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a man made canal in Panama which joins the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. This is one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. This canal replaced the long route via the Drake Passage and Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America. Panama dates back to the early 16th century. The first attempt to construct a canal began in 1880 under the French leadership. This attempt failed. The Panama Canal has been open for 94 years, and it is still used today.

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