which country has a canal that connects the atlantic and pacific ocean

The country that has a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans is Panama. The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea (part of the Atlantic Ocean) with the Pacific Ocean across the narrow Isthmus of Panama. It is about 82 kilometers (51 miles) long and includes locks that raise and lower ships to transit between the oceans. The canal significantly shortens maritime travel times between the Atlantic and Pacific, avoiding the long and hazardous route around South America's southern tip. The canal has been operational since 1914 and is owned and administered by Panama.