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Contributor: Jodi Powell. Lesson ID: 10753
There's no spot in Central America farther than 125 miles from the ocean. These seven countries make up a narrow isthmus that connects North and South America. Discover more here!
Central America, a region of North America consisting of seven countries, connects the two. Central America also neighbors the many islands of the Caribbean.
This largely Spanish-speaking region is rich in geography, history, and culture!
The narrow strip of land connecting North and South America is Central America.
Technically a part of North America, Central America consists of seven countries.
Listen to this catchy song to learn the names and locations of the countries in Central America.
While reading through the following sources to learn more about Central America, record notes on the graphic organizer entitled Central America Notes found in Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar.
Copy down information into the six categories provided: People, Politics, Economics, Geography, History, and Definitions.
Now you know about Central America, the strip of land consisting of seven countries that connect North and South America.
Tell someone what you've learned!
Now, continue on to the Got It? section to see if you got it!
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