Suez Canal

#19 among destinations in Egypt

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The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez and dividing Africa and Asia. The canal is a route of trade between Europe and Asia. ()

Local name: قناة السويس Length: 120.11 miCoordinates: 30°42'18"N, 32°20'39"E

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Al Isma`iliyahEgypt

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Suez Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Ferdan Railway Bridge.

3.4 miS
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El Ferdan Railway Bridge
86 min walk • The El Ferdan Railway Bridge is a swing bridge that spans the western shipping lane of the Suez Canal near Ismailia, Egypt. It is the longest swing bridge in the world, with a span of 1,100 feet.