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Panama Canal the Cape of Good Hope the

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Strait of Malacca which is actually
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connected to the South China Sea
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are just a few examples of choke points
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and if any of these choke points were to
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be closed or transportation between them
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was restricted that would have major
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implications for just the world economy
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as trade routes might have to add
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thousands of miles on to their route
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causing prices to escalate so choke
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points are very important any country
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that has control over them is going to
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have a lot of political and economic

Why are choch points important for nations?

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Choke points are important for nations because they have significant geopolitical and economic implications. Controlling or having access to choke points allows a country to exert influence over international trade routes and transportation networks. This can give that country a strategic advantage in terms of economic power, security, and political leverage. Additionally, choke points can also serve as sources of revenue through tolls, fees, or taxes imposed on the passing ships or vessels. Therefore, nations with control over choke points can shape global commerce and maintain a dominant position in the international arena.