Geography
Answer
Differences between a peninsula and an isthmus:
| Peninsula | Isthmus |
|---|---|
| Peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side. | An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, with water on both sides. |
| Example- The continent of South America forms a peninsula. | Example- Isthmus of Panama links the South America to North America. |
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