In addition, rates will differ based on how often you want pros to clean. Generally, the more times a house cleaner comes in a month, the lower the price per visit, though this is often a matter of $5 or $10 per clean. Some cleaners offer a discount if homeowners are willing to pay for multiple visits upfront, or if they sign a long-term contract.
In 1903, the newly-independent Panama sold the rights to the canal to the U.S. for $10 million. The U.S. military had a strong presence in the Panama Canal Zone until 1999, when all U.S. military bases were closed. The canal is still used for the transportation of military water vessels.
Â· just now. 1  The purpose of the Panama Canal is to connect the Pacific and Atlantic oceans at a more manageable point. Before it, ships had to navigate all the way down and around the South American Continent. 2  The Panama Canal was built in order to allow shipping from the Atlantic to the Pacific and visa versa.