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Which of the following Isthmuses has been known as the 'Devil's Neck'?
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Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand is the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, historically nicknamed "Devil's Neck" due to its treacherous terrain and strategic location.
It separates the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) from the Gulf of Thailand (Pacific Ocean) and has been proposed for the Kra Canal project to create a shipping shortcut.
Strait of Hormuz connects
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Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, serving as a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments.
Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, and the Suez Canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
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