Isthmus of Corinth

Isthmus of Corinth
Aerial photograph of the isthmus of Corinth
Coordinates37°56′29″N 22°59′16″E / 37.94139°N 22.98778°E / 37.94139; 22.98778
Offshore water bodiesGulf of Corinth and Saronic Gulf
Width6.3 km
GeologyIsthmus

The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow bit of land which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with mainland Greece. It is near to the city of Corinth. The narrow Corinthian Canal cuts through the isthmus, connecting the Aegean Sea to the Gulf of Corinth.

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