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Isthmus of Panama
Also known as Panama Isthmus, Istmo de Panamá, Istmo de Panama
narrow landstrip in Panama
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The Isthmus of Panama is a narrow strip of land that connects North and South America. It is one of the most important geographical features in the world because it allows the Panama Canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it a vital route for global shipping and trade.
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The Isthmus of Panama
The Isthmus of Panama, historically known as the Isthmus of Darien, is the narrow strip of land that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, linking North and South America. The country of Panama is located on the isthmus, along with the Panama Canal. Like several isthmuses on Earth, as a relatively narrow land bridge between close seas, it is a location of great geopolitical and strategic importance.