OVERVIEW: Central America is generally considered part of the continent of North America, but is often referred to as its
own region. Central America is a narrow isthmus that is bordered by North
America and the Gulf of Mexico to the north and by South America to the south.
To the east of Central America is the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is to
the west. There are seven countries that are considered part of Central America:
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
own region. Central America is a narrow isthmus that is bordered by North
America and the Gulf of Mexico to the north and by South America to the south.
To the east of Central America is the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is to
the west. There are seven countries that are considered part of Central America:
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.