Where does the Panama Canal go?

The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It is located at the narrowest point of the Isthmus of Panama, which is about 50 miles (82 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point. The canal is 48 miles (77 kilometers) long and has a maximum depth of 85 feet (26 meters). The Panama Canal is one of the most important shipping routes in the world, and it is estimated that over 14,000 ships pass through the canal each year.