Panama Canal

Strategic Waterways Geopolitical Significance Historical Context Port Locations Strategic Importance Port Cities Shipping Routes Strategic Locations Sovereignty Issues Geopolitical Importance U.S. Interests Strategic Chokepoints Maritime Trade Routes Maritime Trade Maritime Routes Canal Administration Canal Management Darien Gap U.S. Government Vessels Gatún Lake Ports Trade Hubs Major Ports Shipping Ports Port Operations Water levels Canal Operations U.S. Influence Strategic Trade Routes U.S.-Panama Relations U.S. Maritime Routes Historical Significance Trade Routes U.S. Control Sovereignty Shipping and Trade Maritime Traffic Geopolitical Issues