construction of the canal in Nicaragua - a kind of alternative to the Panama waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific.The idea of combining the two huge reservoirs appeared in the XVI century, and its actual implementation started only in the last century in the region of the Isthmus of Panama.For construction was chosen the narrowest piece of land on which was built the water jump.During the construction it was used a complex system of locks, which managed to raise huge ships to a height of 26 meters above sea level.Construction on the canal in Nicaragua officially launched in December 2014, and the period of the project is estimated at ten years.
Nicaragua Canal in the history
Conversations become the beginning of the world's largest building project, initially focused on the regeneration of the waterway in the territory of Nicaragua.The idea impeded by the fact that the width of the Isthmus of Panama to 4 times smaller than the northern section of San Juan del Norte, where previously planned to transport the vessel from a vast body of water to another.The attractiveness of the project was that the site does not have the Nicaraguan mountains and huge granite rocks.Saint John River, previously full of rifts in the past completely rebuilt by the Americans and not an obstacle to the construction, on the contrary, accompanied him.
economic attractiveness channel
inter-oceanic canal in Nicaragua is of interest in the 19th century, when its technical structure has been described in detail by Louis Napoleon.The idea was picked up by the Americans, then repulsed the French, who had authority because of the Suez Canal.French project failed.Here indent and pay attention to what was seen in the past two routes channel, eventually appeared in 1914 the Panama seaway.His analogy - Nicaragua Canal began to be built only in late 2014.The economic attractiveness of the latter in the fact that his brother is actively thriving.
Turnover increased systematically.The project is aimed at saving.Construction on the canal in Nicaragua will shorten the distance between the many economic centers, in particular, between New York and San Francisco, the path is reduced by 800 kilometers.Back in 2006, Enrique Bolaños, president of Nicaragua, the time of the summit, said that his country is ready to fully develop the project.
train moved
Grand Canal of Nicaragua for many years remained no more than just talk.Only in 2012 the government has been taken in this direction, the actual action.In July 2012, a contract was signed for the development of technical and economic feasibility of building a cost of 720 thousand dollars.Already in September 2012 signed a memorandum in Hong Kong, indicating the feasibility of building and defining the economic, environmental and technological consequences.To finance the project was planned by investors from all over the world.At the moment, the main sponsor of the idea remains China.Channel Nicaragua became the basis for the creation of a huge number of jobs not only for the residents of the state, but also for the population of other countries in Central America.
What prompted a project many years ago?
Activation building multi-year project was due to the growth of global maritime trade system.If you do not expand the water network connections are already 15 years later there will be problems with traffic through the Panama Canal.Experts give a forecast that by 2030 the sea freight will increase by at least 240%.In June 2013 in Nicaragua adopted a bill under which the concession is granted us HKND Group.That it will implement the ideas in the next decade.Since the transfer of the project and before the end of 2014 to deal with financial issues.
difficulties encountered
construction of the canal in Nicaragua was launched after resolving a staggering number of issues and to overcome many obstacles.Throughout the history of development of the project against him were active PR war by America.Unequivocally say that the reason for such behavior and the great state of indignation, is problematic, but it is worth noting a number of points.About me concessionaire constantly rumored.Wang Jing accused her of incompetence.To actively disseminate information about the construction of a canal in Nicaragua will not bring any economic benefit.Facts are clearly reduce the amount of cargo carried by sea.The PR war participated even well-known environmental organizations.None of the provocations that time failed and the project has officially launched December 22, 2014.
Interests countries
construction of a new canal in Nicaragua, sponsored largely by China, as an object for the state has strategic importance.This is due to the need of the large supplies of oil and other commodities from the territory of South America.For the Chinese economy will be the launch of the channel breakthrough.For many countries, the project will open up great prospects for development.The President has repeatedly said that the new project of the channel in Nicaragua will be accompanied by an increase in per capita GDP up to the moment when the state does not become one of the wealthiest in the world.As for Russia, its government considers the project as an alternative route from the Pacific to the Atlantic, but no more.
Russia's role in the construction of the channel
At first glance, Russia little interest in the channel itself.As discussed above, for the country he is not more than the alternative.On the other hand, government support for the construction will play a significant role in the political sphere.Having taken part in the realization of ideas, Russia confirms its commitment to a multipolar world, which is closed to monopolize and double standards.In November 2013 the government officially invited Russia to take part and invest assets in order to build a canal in Nicaragua.Russia's participation in the project today, identify problematic due to lack of information, but even in 2013, representatives of the government readily agreed to the proposal and announced that they could take over the supply of specialized equipment, designs and building materials.
Building inter-oceanic canal in Nicaragua as a way of China and Russia oppose the US alternative development
Experts see a very interesting version of the real reason for the construction of the canal.Veiled, but always considered the obvious fact that it is America that controls the Panama Canal, Panama and itself acts as its protectorate.The path between the two largest oceans is considered a certain percentage of the experts as the union of Russia and China against the backdrop of the impending battle with the United States in connection with the latest economic developments in the world.It should be noted that China was granted the concession for the construction of not only the channel, but also to use it in the next hundred years.Today the building is not officially take part in the Russian branch of the company, but the trend is still in development.How such a motive countries' participation in the construction of a truthful judge problematic.The obvious is only the economic benefits of the project to a wide range of world states.
Russia's commitment
commitment to Russia, many economists explain not only the high cost of the project (40 billion dollars for the construction of the ears of the Panama Canal).The essence of partnership is that Nicaragua is supported in the country and has got a list of 11 countries that voted in favor of the position of Russia in the UN-related issues of holding a referendum in the Crimea.The UN General Assembly at the time adopted a resolution, according to which a referendum on the territory of Crimea was declared illegal.According to the results of voting, only 11 countries supported the meeting, 100 voted against and 58 abstained from the referendum.This laid the foundation for close cooperation between the 11 states that have opposed the majority: Belarus and Armenia, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and Sudan, Zimbabwe and Bolivia, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
What privileges received from Russia partnership?
after construction began on Dec. 22, Russia received permission for the location of its warships in the territorial waters of the state with the construction of strategic facilities in order to be able to observe how the channel is being built in Nicaragua.Russia's participation in construction of the century is estimated ambiguous.There version, according to which China fully sponsoring the construction of a new canal in Nicaragua.The country offers its territory, and Russia rests solely with the defense function of the object.Judged in this situation clearly impossible, since there is almost complete lack of information and experts of economics and politics can provide the public with only their fictional version of events.
The landmark building
construction of a new canal in Nicaragua will be the largest project of the world in recent decades.Cost of this idea is estimated at $ 40 billion.Run the project into operation paneer already in 2019, and the final completion of the planned scheduled for 2039.As part of the construction is planned to build two innovative ports, airports, oil and other commercial structures.The project will make a significant contribution to the development of the world economy, will push many countries to prosperity and bring significant benefits to millions.But what about the Panama Canal?Nicaragua is trying to create a counterpart, which in future will not be equal.In a few years we will see whether this venture a success.
