A Lock-type canal extending across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is about 82 km (50 mi) long from deepwater to deepwater, with an average depth of 13 m (43 ft) through the Gaillard (Culebra) Cut. The width varies between 150 to 300 m (500 to 1,000 ft).
If you are interested in learning more about one of The Seven Wonders of the Modern World, check out the top questions about the canal. Also, see the names and pictures of the multiple locks that make up the Panama Canal.