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For other uses, see Isthmus (disambiguation).
The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.
The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.

An isthmus (IPA: [ˈɪsθməs, ˈɪstməs, ˈɪsməs], Greek: ἰσθμός, plural isthmuses or isthmi) is a narrow strip of land that is bordered on two sides by water and connects two larger land masses. It is the inverse of a strait (which lies between two land masses and connects two larger bodies of water). An isthmus is a strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land. ... Image File history File links IsthmusOfPanama. ... Image File history File links IsthmusOfPanama. ... The Isthmus of Panama. ... Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... Simplified diagram A strait is a narrow channel of water that connects two larger bodies of water, and thus lies between two land masses. ...


Isthmi are naturally good places to build canals. The Panama Canal, for instance, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, drastically reduces the naval travel time between the east and west coasts of the Americas. For other uses, see Canal (disambiguation). ... Two Panamax running the Miraflores Locks The Panama Canal (Spanish: ) is a major ship canal that traverses the Isthmus of Panama in Central America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. ... “Atlantic” redirects here. ...


List of isthmi

Auckland is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand, named for Auckland City, the large city at its heart. ... For other uses, see Auckland (disambiguation). ... The Isthmus of Avalon in Newfoundland, Canada, separates the main island of Newfoundland from the Avalon Peninsula. ... Newfoundland —   IPA: [nuw fÉ™n lænd] (French: , Irish: ) is a large island off the east coast of North America, and the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ... The Avalon Peninsula is a large peninsula (9,270 km²) that makes up the southeast portion of the island of Newfoundland. ... Nickname: Motto: Avancez (Go forward) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Newfoundland and Labrador Established August 5, 1583 by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I Government  - City Mayor Andy Wells  - Governing body St. ... The Isthmus of Chignecto is an isthmus bordering the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia which connects the mainland portion of Nova Scotia with North America. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English, Canadian Gaelic Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867... This article is about the Canadian province. ... The Isthmus of Corinth is the narrow landbridge which connects the Peloponnesos peninsula with the mainland of Greece, near the city of Corinth. ... box indicates position of historically important City of Dubrovnik The Isthmus of Dubrovnik is the narrow, rocky landbridge connecting mainland Croatia to the important seaport and medieval power of Dubrovnik at its southern tip. ... Eaglehawk Neck from Martin Cashs Lookout Tesselated Pavement Pirates Bay & Doo Town Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow isthmus connecting the Tasman Peninsula from mainland Tasmania. ... Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114... The Forestier Peninsula is a peninsula of the Australian island of Tasmania. ... Location Map The Tasman Peninsula is located east of Hobart, at the south east corner of Tasmania, Australia. ... Goose Green is a settlement on East Falkland in the Falkland Islands. ... The Gibraltar territory nowadays contains an 800-metre section of the isthmus that links the Rock with mainland. ... The Karelian Isthmus is the narrow stretch of land between the Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga in northwestern Russia. ... The Baltic Sea The Gulf of Finland is an arm of the Baltic Sea that extends between Finland (to the north) and Estonia (to the south) all the way to the city of Saint Petersburg in Russia, where the river Neva drains into it. ... Map of lake Ladoga Towpath Bridge between Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega (from a photograph taken ca. ... The Kra Isthmus is the narrow landbridge which connects the Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Asia. ... The Malay Peninsula (Malay: Semenanjung Tanah Melayu) is a major peninsula located in Southeast Asia. ... Kushimoto (串本町; -cho) is a coastal town located in the Higashimuro District of Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... La Coupée is the narrow isthmus which links the two main parts of Sark La Coupée is isthmus joined Great Sark and Little Sark. ... Flag of Sark The location of the Channel Islands in Europe An aerial view of Sark Sark (French: Sercq; Sercquiais: Sèr) is a small feudal island in the southwestern English Channel. ... The Madison Isthmus is an isthmus located in Madison, Wisconsin between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. ... Lake Mendota is the northernmost and largest of the four lakes near Madison, Wisconsin. ... Lake Monona is a lake surrounded on three sides by the city of Madison, Wisconsin and on the south side by the city of Monona, Wisconsin. ... Nickname: Location of Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin Coordinates: , Municipality City Incorporated 1848 Government  - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz Area  - City 219. ... Mavis Grind is the name given to a narrow isthmus joining the Northmavine peninsular to the rest of Shetland Mainland in the Shetland Islands, UK. It is just 35 yards wide at its narrowest point. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 12th  - Total 1,466 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Lerwick ISO 3166-2 GB-ZET ONS code 00RD Demographics Population Ranked 31st  - Total (2005) 22,000  - Density 15 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics Shetland Islands Council http://www. ... Médanos is the name given to the sand dunes in the only desert in Venezuela. ... South Eastern Tasmania with Bruny Island highlighted. ... Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $16,114... Isthmus of Ofqui ( ) is a narrow isthmus that connects the Taitao Peninsula with the Chilean mainland. ... Aysen (also spelled Aisén) is Chiles eleventh administrative region from north to south. ... The Isthmus of Panama. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... The Isthmus of Perekop is the narrow, three to four mile wide strip of land that connects the peninsula of Crimea to the rest of mainland Ukraine. ... Motto Процветание в единстве(Russian) Protsvetanie v edinstve(transliteration) Prosperity in unity Anthem Нивы и горы твои волшебны, Родина(Russian) Nivy i gory tvoi volshebny, Rodina(transliteration) Your fields and mounts are wonderful, Motherland Location of Crimea (red) with respect to Ukraine (light blue). ... Quezon is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ... Map of Adams Bridge and environs Landsat 5 image of Adams Bridge Adams Bridge (Tamil: ), also known as Ram Setu (from Sanskrit: , Tamil:இராமர் பாலம் )[1] meaning Ramas Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals, between the islands of Mannar, near northwestern Sri Lanka, and Rameswaram, off the... Northermost part of Gulf of Suez with town Suez on map of 1856. ...  Northern Africa (UN subregion)  geographic, including above North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan Africa. ...  Southwest Asia in most contexts. ... For other uses, see Suez (disambiguation). ... The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is an isthmus in Mexico. ... The Yucatán Peninsula separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico. ... For other uses, see Central America (disambiguation). ... Summerside (pop. ... This article is about the Canadian province. ...

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isthmus - definition of isthmus in Encyclopedia (285 words)
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land, bordered on two sides by water, and connects two larger land masses.
The most famous isthmus is Panama, which connects the North and South American continents.
the Isthmus of Avalon, Canada: separate the main island of Newfoundland from the Peninsula of Avalon (where the capital, St.
isthmus - Columbia Encyclopedia® article about isthmus (232 words)
Since it commands the only land route between two large areas and is on two seas, an isthmus has great strategical and commercial importance and is a favorable situation for a city.
The most important isthmuses are the Isthmus of Panama, connecting Central and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez, joining Asia and Africa.
The Isthmus of Corinth between the Morea peninsula and central Greece also has a canal.
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