Balfour Declaration (1917) (jan 6, 1917 – jan 12, 1917)

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The Suez Canal is a 193 km (120-mile) long, man-made waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, providing a vital shortcut for global shipping between Europe and Asia without needing to sail around Africa. Opened in 1869, this strategic artery serves as one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, with tolls based on vessel size and cargo, and has undergone significant expansions to accommodate larger ships and increase capacity.

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