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