Statements (189)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:canal
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
considered an engineering marvel
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| gptkbp:advances |
upgrades to accommodate larger vessels
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| gptkbp:bypasses |
gptkb:Cape_of_Good_Hope
land routes through Africa |
| gptkbp:capacity |
significant for Europe and Asia
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
many major shipping lines use it.
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| gptkbp:challenges |
construction faced numerous obstacles
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
affected by climate change
influences local weather patterns |
| gptkbp:closure_type |
temporary during conflicts
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
involves multiple countries for management
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Suez Crisis in 1956
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Red_Sea |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
1869
French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps French-led project |
| gptkbp:construction_started |
1859
1869 1859 to 1869 |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Authority
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in literature and media
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in literature and films
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of engineering achievement
critical for international trade |
| gptkbp:depth |
approximately 24 meters
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
global shipping industry
significant for global trade |
| gptkbp:economic_sector |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Economic_Zone
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| gptkbp:economy |
ancient trade between Europe and Asia
ancient trade routes used |
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
impact on local ecosystems
govern operations and maintenance. |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
over 50 ships per day
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| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Museum
gptkb:Port_Said_Lighthouse gptkb:Suez_Canal_Authority_Building depicted in various historical documents |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Istari
gptkb:canal |
| gptkbp:has |
no locks
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| gptkbp:has_expansion |
various years
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| gptkbp:has_toll |
billions of dollars annually
charged for passage |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Suez_Crisis
Ever Given blockage in 2021 |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Ferdinand_de_Lesseps
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
ancient trade routes
strategic military importance affects Middle Eastern trade affects Middle Eastern economies |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Port_Said
gptkb:Suez |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Suez Canal
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| gptkbp:impact_on_shipping_times |
reduces travel time between Europe and Asia
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| gptkbp:importance |
major trade route
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| gptkbp:international_relations |
part of global supply chain
influences geopolitical dynamics influences Middle Eastern geopolitics affects global shipping policies historical conflicts over control key to Egypt's economy |
| gptkbp:international_shipping_routes |
part of global maritime trade
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| gptkbp:is |
a man-made waterway
one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes a critical point for maritime navigation a crucial passage for bulk carriers a historical landmark in engineering a historical site of conflict a key area for maritime security operations a key element in the global supply chain a key geopolitical asset a major economic artery for Europe and Asia a major transit point for military vessels a significant route for LNG carriers a significant source of revenue for Egypt a site for environmental concerns a strategic chokepoint in global trade a vital link for oil transportation a vital route for container ships strategically important for global trade a focal point for international shipping regulations |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:canal gptkb:historical_landmark important trade route critical infrastructure engineering marvel symbol of national pride key maritime route key economic zone important economic corridor economic lifeline key maritime passage important shipping lane key logistical route geopolitical hotspot strategic chokepoint critical maritime link important geopolitical area important logistical route important maritime passage major economic asset major international waterway major shipping channel vital trade artery |
| gptkbp:is_approximately_length |
120 miles
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| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
Shipping routes
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| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:Egypt
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| gptkbp:is_managed_by |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Authority
gptkb:Egyptian_government |
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
gptkb:international_treaties
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| gptkbp:is_used_by |
Cargo ships
Oil tankers |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 120 miles
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
boosts tourism and trade in Egypt
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Egypt
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Egypt
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular dredging required
requires regular dredging |
| gptkbp:major_incident |
Ever Given blockage in 2021
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| gptkbp:major_shipping_companies |
utilize for cargo transport
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| gptkbp:nationalization_year |
gptkb:1956
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| gptkbp:navigation_system |
lighthouses and buoys
sandbanks and shallow areas modern GPS systems used for transit used by large container ships allows for faster shipping routes sandstorms and fog uses pilotage for ships |
| gptkbp:neighboring_city |
gptkb:Port_Said
gptkb:Suez |
| gptkbp:notable_case |
oil tanker accidents
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| gptkbp:opened |
1869
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Authority
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| gptkbp:original_designer |
gptkb:Ferdinand_de_Lesseps
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Authority
gptkb:Egyptian_government |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
over 50 ships per day
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
gptkb:strategic_location
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| gptkbp:project |
expansion plans underway
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| gptkbp:reduces |
travel time between Europe and Asia
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| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Suez_Governorate
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| gptkbp:renovation |
ongoing projects
ongoing maintenance projects |
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:Cape_of_Good_Hope
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
implemented for ship traffic
vessel traffic management system |
| gptkbp:security |
enhanced post-9/11
military presence to protect shipping |
| gptkbp:shipping_options |
critical for oil transport
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| gptkbp:significance |
major trade route
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
International trade
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| gptkbp:tourism |
cultural significance
photography opportunities attracts visitors historical tours available attracts visitors to the region attracts visitors for its history cruise ships pass through |
| gptkbp:trade_goods |
gptkb:oil
gptkb:pharmaceuticals gptkb:food gptkb:wheat gptkb:machinery gptkb:automobile gptkb:textiles electronics containers chemicals |
| gptkbp:treaty |
gptkb:Suez_Canal_Convention_of_1888
gptkb:Constantinople_Convention govern access and use |
| gptkbp:was_nationalized |
gptkb:1956
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| gptkbp:width |
varies from 205 to 225 meters
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:modern_Egyptian_nationalism
gptkb:Egyptian_navy gptkb:Axis_powers gptkb:Cairo,_Egypt gptkb:Egypt gptkb:Ottoman_Empire gptkb:Red_Sea gptkb:Alexandria gptkb:The_Suez_Crisis gptkb:battleship gptkb:Panama_Canal_Zone gptkb:Suez_Crisis |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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