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Canal Zone
Ca·nal Zone C0059600 (kə-năl′) also Pan·a·ma Canal Zone (păn′ə-mä′) Abbr. CZ A strip of land, about 16 km (10 mi) wide, across the Isthmus of Panama. Formerly administered by the United States for the operation of the Panama Canal, it was turned over to Panama in 1979.Canal Zone n (Placename) a former administrative region of the US, on the Isthmus of Panama around the Panama Canal: bordered on each side by the Republic of Panama, into which it was incorporated in 1979. Also called: Panama Canal Zone Canal′ Zone` n. a zone in central Panama, including the Panama Canal: governed by the U.S. 1903–1979; partial control of the zone was returned to Panama, entire control to be returned by 2000; ab. 10 mi. (16 km) wide; excludes the cities of Panama and Colón. Abbr.: CZ, C.Z. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Canal Zone - a zone consisting of a strip of land across the Isthmus of Panama that contains the Panama CanalPanama Canal ZonePanama, Republic of Panama - a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903 |
Canal Zone
Canal Zone: see Panama Canal ZonePanama Canal Zone, former territory within Panama, 553 sq mi (1,432 sq km), that was administered by the United States under a 1903 treaty (with later amendments) with Panama. The zone included the Panama Canal and an area extending 5 mi (8.1 km) on each side. ..... Click the link for more information. .Canal Zone a former administrative region of the US, on the Isthmus of Panama around the Panama Canal: bordered on each side by the Republic of Panama, into which it was incorporated in 1979 AcronymsSeeCZCanal Zone
Synonyms for Canal Zonenoun a zone consisting of a strip of land across the Isthmus of Panama that contains the Panama CanalSynonymsRelated Words |