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Today, November 17, is the opening day of the Suez Canal
On November 1869, 17, the Suez Canal connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea was opened.
In the years when the canal was opened, its length was 164 km, and its depth was 8 meters.
In this way, sailors will not need to go around the whole of Africa, their journey will be shortened by 8 thousand kilometers.
A big celebration is organized in connection with the opening of the channel.
The celebration lasts for 7 days and this party costs the Sultan of Egypt 28 million gold francs.