Which country initially started construction of the Panama Canal in 1887?

Correct answer: France

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That Cøunt, Ray Bumpkin
That Cøunt, Ray Bumpkin
I wonder why Francs is in quotes? It was the French currency at the time, plain and simple. That would be like saying the USA national debt is 34.6 trillion 'dollars' or the UK average salary is 35,000 'pounds'.
PC
PC
Rey, I thought it was Britain. We play and learn.
Ajay
Ajay
Taken bribes? The French? Mais non!
ravn
ravn
Say what you will about France, but don't forget that without them there would not even be a United States.