Which of the following points is NOT true regarding the New Suez Canal Project?
- AIt would turn the zone into a global trade center.
- BThe project started in August 2014 and was completed in August 2015.
- CIt comprises of new channel and bypasses.
- DIt is the shortest sea-link between Asia and Africa.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, effectively acting as the shortest maritime trade link between Europe and Asia (not separating Asia and Africa internally as a pure natural geographic boundary channel).