Central America Is Not a Continent—It's a Region in North America

Central America is a region, not a continent. It forms the southernmost part of the North American continent, comprising seven countries:

1. Belize
2. Costa Rica
3. El Salvador
4. Guatemala
5. Honduras
6. Nicaragua
7. Panama

Geologically, it sits on the Caribbean Plate; culturally and historically, it bridges Mesoamerica and South America. The seven nations share tropical climates, biodiversity, and a legacy of Spanish colonization (except Belize, formerly British).