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Corinth Canal in Greece
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The Corinth Canal is a waterway that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It is located in the Peloponnese region of Greece and separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of mainland Greece. The canal is 6.4 kilometers long and only 21.3 meters wide, making it one of the narrowest canals in the world.

The idea of building a canal through the Isthmus of Corinth dates back to ancient times, but the project was not completed until 1893. The canal was built using a combination of manual labor and explosives, and it took 11 years to complete. Today, the canal is primarily used for tourist purposes and as a shortcut for shipping traffic traveling between the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

The Corinth Canal offers breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and is a popular attraction for tourists. Visitors can take a boat tour of the canal or walk across the bridge that spans the canal. There are also several lookout points that offer stunning panoramic views of the canal and the surrounding landscape. The canal is especially popular with sailors, as it provides a faster and more convenient way to travel between the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

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