Who planned the Panama Canal?
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Who planned the Panama Canal?
Panama Canal:
A canal is an artificial waterway that connects two larger waterways. The Panama Canal crosses the isthmus of Panama in Central America. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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View this answerThe first person who tried to plan a canal across the Isthmus of Panama was Ferdinand de Lesseps, a Frenchman who also built the Suez Canal. His...
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Chapter 15 / Lesson 13What is the Panama Canal? This lesson explores the Panama Canal's history, what country built the Panama Canal and why the Panama Canal is important.
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