October 01, 2014

Isthmus

 Isthmus:
              An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with  water on  either side.

 ISTHMUS IN ASIA:


  • The Isthmus of Kra connecting Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Asia.
  • The Sinai Peninsula forms the Isthmus of Suez between the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea and also forms the Asian border area towards Africa.
  • The central area of Kushimoto town in the Wakayama prefecture of Japan is located on a narrow isthmus, surrounded on both sides by the Pacific Ocean.
  • Metro Manila in the Philippines is situated on an isthmus.

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