Explanation
The canal extends 120 miles (193 km) between Port Said in the north and Suez in the south , with dredged approach channels north of Port Said, into the Mediterranean , and south of Suez. The construction of Suez Canal started on: 25 April 1859 Suez Canal is between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea The Suez Canal is located in Egypt it was officially opened on 17 November 1869 Suez Canal serves as a transportation route between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea , making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe .