Can you name a famous channel of water?

The Panama Canal is a 48-mile (77 km) ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most important shipping routes in the world, and has had an enormous impact on global trade. The Panama Canal was built between 1904 and 1914, and was originally controlled by the United States. However, in 1999, Panama regained control of the canal.