What is another word for isthmus of panama?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪsθməs ɒv pˈanəmˌɑː] (IPA) 
The Isthmus of Panama is a narrow strip of land that connects North and South America. It is the only land bridge between the two continents and separates the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The Isthmus has several synonyms, including the Panama Canal Zone, Central America, Darien Gap, and Panama Land Bridge. It is also referred to as the intercontinental crossing between the Americas, and its unique geographical position makes it a bio-geographical junction with huge diversity. The Isthmus has played a significant role in human history, including the construction of the Panama Canal, which created a direct passage for ships between the two oceans.
