América Central

Definitions of América Central
  1. noun
    any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
    synonyms: Centroamérica
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    Costa Rica
    a republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America
    Guatemala
    a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable
    Belice
    a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control
    Honduras
    a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture
    El Salvador
    a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
    Nicaragua
    a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821
    Panamá
    a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
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    América del Norte, Norte América
    any country on the North American continent
  2. noun
    the isthmus joining North America and South America; extends from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia
    synonyms: Centroamérica
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    istmo
    a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
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