Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west.
Main characteristics of this canal are:
1. The length of this canal is 82 km, width is 90 meters and average depth is 12 meters.
2. There are three locking systems entering the canal with a total of 6 blocks.
3. By passing through this canal, the distance between Newyork and San – Francisco has been reduced by about 1300 km.
4. Panama Canal plays an important role in South American economy.
