Central America

geographical name

Definition of CENTRAL AMERICA

the narrow S portion of North America connecting with S. America & extending from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to the Isthmus of Panama

the republics of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, & Belize

CENTRAL AMERICA Defined for Kids

geographical name

narrow portion of North America from S border of Mexico to South America

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