Panama Canal: Global Crossroads
The geography, engineering, and geopolitics of one of the world's most important waterways.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Panama Canal change global trade routes forever?
- 2What was the human cost of building the canal through a tropical jungle?
- 3How does the canal remain relevant in the age of massive container ships?
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