Central America - Panama Canal (1912) (Map) White Coffee Mug

Central America - Panama Canal (1912) (Map) This map depicts the geographical region of Central America, with a particular focus on the Panama Canal, which was completed in 1912. The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean across the Isthmus of Panama. It consists of a series of locks and channels designed to enable navigation between the two oceans, significantly reducing the shipping distance between coasts. The map provides geographical details of the Central American countries, including Panama, as well as the surrounding islands and waterways. It serves as a historical document illustrating the completion of one of the world's most significant engineering feats, the Panama Canal.