Panama Canal 😱

The Panama Canal is a major artificial waterway in Central America that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. It spans about 82 kilometers (51 miles) across the Isthmus of Panama, one of the narrowest land bridges between the two oceans. The canal is a key maritime route, significantly reducing travel time for ships by eliminating the need to navigate the lengthy and treacherous Cape Horn route at the southern tip of South America.