Isthmus of Corinth

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Sailing through the isthmus of Corinth, using the Corinth Canal.
Sailing through the isthmus of Corinth, using the Corinth Canal.

The isthmus of Corinth is the narrow landbridge which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the mainland of Greece, near the city of Corinth. The word "isthmus" comes from the Ancient Greek word for "neck" and refers to the narrowness of the land. To the west of the Isthmus is the Gulf of Corinth, to the east the Saronic Gulf. Since 1893 the Corinth Canal has run through the 6.3 km Isthmus, effectively making the Peloponnese an island.

The Peloponnese seen from space, with the Isthmus of Corinth at upper-right
The Peloponnese seen from space, with the Isthmus of Corinth at upper-right

Coordinates: 37°56′29″N, 22°59′16″E

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