Skip to main content
Go to CIA.gov
World Factbook GlyphWFBThe World Factbook
  • Countries
  • Maps
  • References
  • About

Photos

Details

Previous PagePrevious PhotoNext PhotoNext Page

56 of 102

China

jpg [114 kB, 768 x 1024]

Image

The five-stage locks at the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping. The locks were constructed to increase river shipping by up to 10 times and to cut transportation costs by one third.

The five-stage locks at the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping. The locks were constructed to increase river shipping by up to 10 times and to cut transportation costs by one third.

Usage

Factbook images and photos — obtained from a variety of sources — are in the public domain and are copyright free.

View Copyright Notice
Arrow Right Icon

Agency

  • About CIA
  • Organization
  • Director of the CIA
  • CIA Museum
  • News & Stories

Careers

  • Working at CIA
  • How We Hire
  • Student Programs
  • Browse CIA Jobs

Resources

  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Center for the Study of Intelligence (CSI)
  • The World Factbook
  • Spy Kids
Connect with CIA
InstagramInstagramFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterLinkedInLinkedInYoutubeYouTubeFlickrFlickr
Search CIA.govSite PoliciesPrivacyNo FEAR ActInspector GeneralUSA.govSitemap