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Kra Isthmus

The Kra Isthmus is a narrow part of the land connection between mainland Southeast Asia and the Malay Peninsula. It separates the Andaman Sea side from the Gulf of Thailand side.

Fast Facts

It lies in southern Thailand and the adjoining Myanmar border region.
The Andaman Sea lies west.
The Gulf of Thailand lies east.

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Geographical connections

Andaman SeaRelated places
Gulf of ThailandRelated places
Strait of MalaccaRelated places

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