Central America
geographical name
1
the narrow southern portion of North America connecting with South America and extending from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to the Isthmus of Panama
2
the republics of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize
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“Central America.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Central%20America. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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