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Quick Facts: Famous Isthmuses

Where is the Isthmus of Corinth located?

The Isthmus of Corinth is located in Greece. It connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the rest of the Greek mainland.

What is the significance of the Isthmus of Kra?

The Isthmus of Kra is the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand. It connects the Malay Peninsula to the Asian mainland.

Where is the Isthmus of Tehuantepec?

The Isthmus of Tehuantepec represents the shortest distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean in Mexico.

Why are isthmuses important?

Isthmuses are key sites for building canals (like the Panama and Suez Canals) to shorten trade routes between oceans.