Study the following map of the Suez Canal carefully and answer the questions that follow:
(1) Name the country through which this canal passes.
(2) Name the seas connected by this canal.
(3) Why is this canal considered a gateway of Europe to the Indian Ocean?
(1) The Suez Canal passes through Egypt.
(2) The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
(3) The Suez canal is considered a gateway of Europe to the Indian Ocean because of the following reasons:
a. It has created a direct sea route between Colombo and Liverpool. This is much better than the Cape of Good Hope route.
b. The distance between Asia and Europe is much reduced.
c. It reduces time and fuel consumption.
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