Slicing across the Isthmus of Corinth, this tiny Greek waterway links the Gulf of Corinth in the northwest with the Saronic Gulf in the southeast. Completed in 1893, the canal was built as a shortcut, saving ships around 185 nautical miles (340km) in sailing time. At roughly 3.9 miles (6.3km) with a width reaching up to 82 feet (25m), it is one of the smallest waterways in the world. Fringed by steep cliffs, its impressive narrow design has made it a popular tourist destination.
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