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Which places mark the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the Panama Canal?
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Panama Canal
A passenger cruise ship travels through the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, with its termini marked by major port cities at either end of the waterway:
- Atlantic Terminus: The canal's Atlantic entrance is located near the twin cities of Cristóbal and Colón. Vessels enter this side through an approach channel in Limón Bay.1243
- Pacific Terminus: The canal's Pacific terminus is located near Balboa, which is situated near Panama City. This end is reached after the canal follows a course generally to the southeast, terminating in the Bay of Panama.4253
The Pacific terminus is situated approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of the Atlantic terminus.43