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Isthmus

usgb/ˈɪsməs/Volume
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Geographical TermPlay
Used to describe narrow land connections between larger landmasses, often associated with travel or geography. SlideTraveling across the isthmus required less time than going around it.
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Some isthmuses have historical importance for trade or colonization and can be significant in history or social studies. SlideThe isthmus of Panama has been crucial for global trade since the canal was built.
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Isthmuses can be geographically challenging and are not always easily traversable, depending on terrain and climate. SlideDespite being an isthmus, the terrain was too rough for the caravan to cross.