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Canals are man-made waterways, usually connecting existing lakes, rivers, or oceans. They are used for transportation, for example by barge. Inland canals preceded the development of railroads during the Industrial revolution.

Irrigation canals - man-made waterways for the delivery of water - preceded the use of transportation canals.

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Last edited November 7, 2001 3:06 pm by Anders Torlind (diff)
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