The Panama Canal runs about 40 miles (65 km) across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Completed in 1914, it saves ships traveling between the east and west coasts of the United States up to 8,000 nautical miles (15,000 km). Between 2007 and 2016, the canal underwent a major expansion project that doubled its capacity and allowed larger ships to pass through it. 9.119829°, -79.754230° Source imagery: Google Timelapse | Daily Overview

#DidYouKnow💭 In 1513, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, better known for exploring Panama, became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas. What most forget is the perilous trek through dense jungles and swamps, facing hostile wildlife and local tribes. Balboa and his men carried rudimentary weapons, limited supplies, and no maps, yet they reached a peak near the Isthmus of Panama and sighted the vast ocean, calling it the “South Sea.” This moment opened the way for Spanish expedition

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