Why was the Panama Canal built?

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by Mahin

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Hi , the main reason the Panama Canal was built was for easier transporting of commercial good and other cargo.

Olovb answered Sep 16, 2017

by Olovb

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To provide an easier shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific, it prevents shipping by land across South America.

Buczkowski answered Sep 19, 2017

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