Forging a vital maritime link between the Mediterranean and Red Sea, Suez Canal was inaugurated on this day (17-nov) in 1869...
Suez Canal a crucial artificial waterway in Egypt (erstwhile United Arab Republic UAR), connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, facilitating maritime trade between Europe and Asia... Stretching over 100 miles, the canal serves as a pivotal shortcut for ships, saving considerable time and resources compared to the alternative route around the southern tip of Africa...
Suez Canal's strategic importance has made it a focal point in geopolitical discussions and has had a profound impact on global shipping and economic dynamics...
The centenary of Suez Canal, which remains a vital conduit for international trade, symbolizing the intersection of history, engineering, and commerce, was commemorated by the Egyptian Postal Administration (erstwhile United Arab Republic UAR Postal Administration) with the release a 20-Egyptian millieme postage stamp in 1969...
The text in Arabic more or less on the stamp translates to...
(الجمهورية العربية المتحدة) - United Arab Republic
(مئوية افتتاح قناة السويس) - Centenary of the Opening of Suez Canal
(بريد) - Mail
This stamp can be collected under the themes:
(a) Navigation...
(b) Ships...
(d) Maps...
(e) Anniversaries / Jubilees...
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