The Panama CANAL and the Suez CANAL are two of the most important waterways in the world. The Panama CANAL is a 48-mile long CANAL that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, allowing ships to travel between the two oceans without having to go around South America. The Suez CANAL is a 101-mile long CANAL that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, allowing ships to travel between Europe and Asia without having to go around Africa. Both canals are essential for international trade and transportation.