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Panama Canal's Gaillard (Culebra) Cut

Narrowest Part of Panama Canal Looks Like River

The markers on the hillside on the right of this picture are lit at night, allowing ships to transit the Panama Canal 365 days a year for 24-hours a day.
Panama Canal's Gaillard (Culebra) Cut
Panama Canal Picture (c) Linda Garrison

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