Statements (145)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:canal
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
lock and dam system
locks system |
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
home to various species
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| gptkbp:builder |
French Company
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
climate change
landslides geopolitical tensions heavy rainfall landslides during construction disease management during construction disease control (malaria, yellow fever) silt buildup |
| gptkbp:climate |
tropical rainforest climate
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:France
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$375 million
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:1914
1904 August 15, 1914 January 1, 1904 |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of engineering achievement
inspired literature and films featured in literature and film site of international diplomacy influenced Panama's economy inspired further canal projects worldwide |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:historical_landmark
symbol of engineering achievement Panamanian national pride |
| gptkbp:depth |
41 feet
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
U. S.-Panama relations
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
gptkb:New_Panamax_ships
gptkb:naval_warfare increased global trade reduced shipping time reduced shipping times shift in shipping routes reduced travel time for ships boosted trade in the region economic growth in Panama |
| gptkbp:elevation |
85 feet
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
deforestation
water pollution altered local ecosystems water management issues altered ecosystems disruption of local ecosystems |
| gptkbp:expansion |
June 26, 2016
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| gptkbp:expansion_plans |
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Expansion_Project
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Expansion_(2016) Third Set of Locks |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:river
locks channels |
| gptkbp:first_vessel_to_transit |
gptkb:SS_Ancon
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| gptkbp:flood_control |
gptkb:Gatun_Lake
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
expansion projects
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Gatun_Dam
gptkb:Madden_Dam gptkb:Chagres_River gptkb:Istari gptkb:Culebra_Cut gptkb:Gatun_Lake gptkb:Gaillard_Cut isthmus of Panama |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
construction challenges
transfer of control to Panama (1999) French attempt to build canal U. S. construction of canal transfer of control to Panama Panama Canal Treaty signed in 1977 U. S. involvement in Panama's independence construction completed in 1914 construction started in 1904 first expansion completed in 2016 second expansion planned transfer of control to Panama in 1999 French attempt (1881-1889) U. S. construction (1904-1914) |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
strategic military route
reduced travel time for ships economic development of Panama |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Panama Canal
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| gptkbp:key_concept |
gptkb:Gatun_Locks
gptkb:Miraflores_Locks gptkb:Pedro_Miguel_Locks |
| gptkbp:length |
50 miles
82 kilometers 50 miles (80 km) |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Panama
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing
lock repairs ongoing dredging ongoing dredging and repairs |
| gptkbp:major_cities_served |
gptkb:Balboa
Cristobal |
| gptkbp:major_engineering_feats |
gptkb:Lock
cut through the Continental Divide |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:Vessel_Traffic_Service_(VTS)
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Railway gptkb:Vessel_Traffic_Service |
| gptkbp:navigation_time |
approximately 8-10 hours
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Maersk_Triple_E-class
gptkb:Ever_Given gptkb:SS_Ancon |
| gptkbp:opened |
August 15, 1914
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Authority
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| gptkbp:originally_controlled_by |
gptkb:France
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| gptkbp:panama_canal_treaty |
signed in 1977
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| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
over 14,000 vessels annually
|
| gptkbp:price |
approximately $375 million
|
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
traffic management systems
emergency response protocols environmental monitoring systems modern navigation technology vessel inspection procedures |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:trade_route
major shipping route connects Atlantic and Pacific Oceans |
| gptkbp:total_traffic |
over 14,000 ships annually
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| gptkbp:tourism |
popular tourist destination
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Miraflores_Locks
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Railway gptkb:Panama_Canal_Museum gptkb:Pedro_Miguel_Locks gptkb:Gatun_Lake gptkb:Miraflores_Locks_Visitor_Center |
| gptkbp:trade_goods |
critical for global shipping routes
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| gptkbp:treaty |
gptkb:Hay-Bunau-Varilla_Treaty
gptkb:Torrijos-Carter_Treaties |
| gptkbp:type |
artificial waterway
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| gptkbp:u._s._involvement |
1904 to 1999
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| gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
designated in 1987
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| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:cruise_ships cargo ships |
| gptkbp:width |
500 feet at the narrowest point
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1914
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Theodore_Roosevelt gptkb:William_H._Taft |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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