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What is the Caledonian Canal?

AAn ancient Roman military road that once ran across the middle of central Scotland
BA canal linking the east and west coasts of Scotland through the Great Glen
CScotland's longest and deepest sea inlet, also known as a sea loch or fjord
DThe main A9 road route that runs north through the heart of the Scottish Highlands

Explanation

The Caledonian Canal runs 60 miles through the Great Glen in Scotland, linking the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. It was built between 1803 and 1822 and passes through Loch Ness.

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