Suez Canal – Geography
Suez Canal is located in the eastern part of Egypt. It is the shortest route from Europe to Asia. The canal, which was opened in 1869, connects #Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. The ships from Western Europe to Asia and Australia make a much shorter journey through this canal. For example, sea distance between U.K. and India has been shortened by some 6,500 km. by following the Suez Canal route. Port Said is the port at the Mediterranean Sea side and Suez is the port at th