Today, the Suez Canal is completely owned and controlled by Egypt.
How Many Ships:
On an average day, about 3 ships transverse through the canal, with two going south and one going north. In 2008, 21,415 vessels passed through the canal.
How Much it Matters:
The Suez Canal is quite important in today's world, in that about 7.5% of world sea trade is carried through this canal.
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