Central America

Central America
geographical name 1. the narrow S portion of North America connecting with South America & extending from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to the Isthmus of Panama 2. the republics of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, & Belize

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  • Central America Volcanic Arc — The Central America Volcanic Arc (often abbreviated to CAVA) is a chain of volcanoes which extends along the Pacific coast line of the Central American Isthmus, from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, up to Panama. This… …   Wikipedia

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