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Panama Canal Overview and Sovereign Zone Explained
A description of the Panama Canal by its operation since 1914, its strategic value to the United States, and the surrounding 10 mile Canal Zone. It notes the waterway’s 50 mile length, government management, and tolls funding maintenance and expansion.
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Panama Canal
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Canal Zone
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