the Suez Canal

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:advances digital navigation systems
gptkbp:bypasses gptkb:Cape_of_Good_Hope
gptkbp:cargo_types utilize for international trade
gptkbp:challenges geopolitical tensions
sustainability and environmental impact
overcoming geological obstacles
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by rising sea levels
gptkbp:collaboration between Egypt and neighboring countries
gptkbp:conflict over control and access
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Red_Sea
gptkbp:constructed_in French and Egyptian engineers
gptkbp:construction_started 1859
1869
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in literature and media
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of engineering achievement
critical for oil and gas transport
gptkbp:depth approximately 24 meters
gptkbp:economic_impact global shipping industry
facilitates international trade
gptkbp:economic_sector developed around its vicinity
gptkbp:economy ancient maritime trade
gptkbp:environmental_concerns impact on local ecosystems
gptkbp:famous_landmark depict its significance
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:canal
gptkbp:has_toll charged for passage
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Suez_Crisis
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Ferdinand_de_Lesseps
gptkbp:historical_significance strategic military route
economic development in Egypt
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Suez Canal
gptkbp:impact_on_shipping_costs reduces overall costs
gptkbp:infrastructure supports logistics and trade
gptkbp:international_shipping_lanes part of global maritime routes
gptkbp:length approximately 120 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:navigation_restrictions during certain weather conditions
gptkbp:navigation_system lighthouses and buoys
advanced systems in use
allows for faster maritime travel
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Suez_City
gptkb:Port_Said
gptkbp:notable_case Ever Given blockage in 2021
gptkbp:opened 1869
gptkbp:original_purpose shorten travel distance between Europe and Asia
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Suez_Canal_Authority
gptkbp:passenger_traffic over 50 ships per day
gptkbp:project expansion plans
gptkbp:renovation ongoing maintenance and upgrades
gptkbp:safety_measures implemented for ship traffic
gptkbp:significance major trade route
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors and researchers
gptkbp:treaty govern access and use
established control and access rights
gptkbp:width varies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gamal_Abdel_Nasser
gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4