Suez Canal Facts and Figures

The video provides an overview of the Suez Canal, a crucial human-made waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It highlights the canal's role as a major trade route between Asia and Europe, reducing the distance between India and Europe by 7,000 kilometers. The construction of the canal began in 1859 and was completed in 1869 by the Suez Canal Company, led by Ferdinand de Lesseps. The canal is 193.30 kilometers long, 24 meters deep, and 205 meters wide. It is one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes, with 12% of global trade passing through it. The video concludes with a summary of the canal's economic impact and its maintenance by the Suez Canal Authority.

What is the primary function of the Suez Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To link the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

• To provide a habitat for marine life

Which two seas does the Suez Canal connect?

• The Black Sea and the Caspian Sea

• The Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal

• The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

• The Baltic Sea and the North Sea

Who was responsible for forming the company that constructed the Suez Canal?

• Gustave Eiffel

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

How long did it take to complete the construction of the Suez Canal?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

What is the approximate length of the Suez Canal?

• 150 kilometers

• 193.30 kilometers

• 300 kilometers

• 250 kilometers

What is the depth of the Suez Canal?

• 36 meters

• 30 meters

• 24 meters

• 18 meters

What is the width of the Suez Canal?

• 205 meters

• 230 meters

• 150 meters

• 180 meters

What percentage of the world's trade by volume passes through the Suez Canal?

• 15%

• 12%

• 5%

• 8%

Approximately how many ships pass through the Suez Canal daily?

• 50 ships

• 20 ships

• 35 ships

• 70 ships

Which of the following goods are commonly transported through the Suez Canal?

• Agricultural machinery

• Freshwater fish

• Oil and refinery products

• Spacecraft components