Panama and Suez Canals
Subtitle: general comparative statistics
By: [prepared by the Panama Canal Company, Office of the Comptroller, Budget and Rates Division]
Edition: Rev.
Publisher: Panama Canal Company
Published: 1971
Place of publication: Canal Zone
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
Other titles: General comparative statistics :
Description: This booklet presents general information and statistics comparing the Panama Canal with the Suez Canal. Although the Suez Canal has been closed since June 6, 1967, this waterway is frequently compared to the Panama Canal. The two canals differ significantly. The Suez is a sea-level canal in an arid region where blowing sand is an operational problem. Panama is a lock-type canal through a humid, mountainous rain forest. Suez was realized by private enterprise, while the Panama Canal was a United States accomplishment. All data in this report are based on the best sources of information available, and are considered reasonably accurate.
Notes: Cover title.

"June 1, 1971 (Second Revision)"--P. 24.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 24).

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Table of contents: title: Comparative data; title: Significant historical dates; title: Maps and profiles; title: Annual transits chart; title: Annual tonnage chart; title: Annual cargo traffic chart; title: Annual cargo (less petroleum) chart; title: Annual tolls receipts chart; title: Monthly rainfall chart; title: Transits by flag; title: Cargo distribution; title: Comparative operational statistics; title: Average tolls per transit; title: Average tolls per measurement ton; title: Source reference.