Grand Canal

geographical name

system of waterways about 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) long in eastern China from Hangzhou to Tianjin

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“Grand Canal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grand%20Canal. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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