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The Corinth Canal is a narrow, artificial waterway in Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. It is approximately 6.4 kilometers long and 25 meters wide, with a maximum depth of 8 meters. Constructed between 1881 and 1893, it facilitates maritime travel.
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The canal was a significant engineering achievement of the 19th century, reducing the maritime distance between the Aegean and the Ionian Seas by about 325 kilometers. It slices through the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge connecting the Peloponnese peninsula with mainland Greece. Today, it primarily serves smaller vessels, as its width is insufficient for modern, larger ships.