Korinthos Isthmus. The idea for the channel was conceptualized by Periandros (6th century B.C.) but finally, the channel was opened after the independence of the Greek State, suring 1882-1893. It is 6.346m long, 24.6m wide (on sea surface) and 8m deep.
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