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Panama Canal
A passenger cruise ship travels through the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal is located in the country of Panama, a nation in Central America. It is situated across the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow bridge of land that connects North and South America.12
The canal serves as a vital waterway that cuts through the midsection of the country, connecting the Atlantic Ocean (specifically the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.231