Which one of the following countries is planning to construct a rival to the Panama Canal to link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans?
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- AColombia
- BCosta Rica
- CGuatemala
- DNicaraguaCorrect
Explanation
Nicaragua is the correct answer. For many years, Nicaragua has planned to build the Nicaragua Grand Canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In 2013, the Nicaraguan government granted a 50 year concession to a Chinese company, the HKND Group, to design, build, and manage the canal. The project was intended to accommodate larger ships than the Panama Canal, though it has faced significant financial, environmental, and legal delays.
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