World’s largest canal lock inaugurated in Netherlands

World’s largest canal lock inaugurated in Netherlands

Question: World’s largest canal lock has been inaugurated in which of the following country?
(a) Spain
(b) Netherlands
(c) Portugal
(d) Germany
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • The world’s largest canal lock has been inaugurated at Ijmuiden, a small port city, in the Port of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • The sea lock was inaugurated by Dutch King Willen-Alexander on January 26, 2022.
  • The Ijmuiden sea lock is 500-meter (1,640-feet) long and 70-meter wide.
  • The overall cost of constructing the project is $338 million.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://amp.dw.com/en/netherlands-unveils-worlds-largest-canal-lock/a-60564264