2. Suez Canal: Situated in Egypt, the Suez Canal links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. It significantly shortens the travel distance between Europe and Asia, avoiding the need to sail around the southern tip of Africa.
3. Kiel Canal: Also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, the Kiel Canal is located in Germany. It connects the Baltic Sea with the North Sea and provides a direct route between the Scandinavian countries and the rest of Europe.