Which of the following Isthmuses has been known as the 'Devil's Neck'?
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Correct Answer: Option A
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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.
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