Panama Canal.

Part 2. The Panama Canal

Built in 1904-1914, the Canal is one of the World's most important waterways; it is also surprisingly scenic.

Bridge of the Americas near the Pacific entrance to the Canal.

An expensive new bridge has recently been built nearby.

Navigation Beacons, Panama Canal.

It requires a constant supply of fresh water to operate, so its shores are covered by some of the best-protected forests in Central America.

Tugboat, Panama Canal.

The Canal can be navigated by very large ocean-going ships, but not by supertankers or aircraft carriers.

Lago Gatun near the Carribean entrance is surrounded .by National parks on three sides.

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