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Central America is a subregion of North America with seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Learn about its history, geography, culture, biodiversity, and seismic activity from this comprehensive Wikipedia article.
Learn about the pre-Columbian, colonial, and independent periods of Central America, from the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the modern nations. The web page does not answer the query directly, but it mentions that five states became independent after the dissolution of Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Find out the highest, most prominent and most isolated major summits of Central America, a region of seven countries. Volcán Tajumulco and Volcán Tacaná are the two highest peaks over 4000 meters.
A portal to Central America, a subregion of North America with seven countries and diverse cultures, geography, and history. Learn about its pre-Columbian and colonial past, its current challenges and achievements, and its related topics and images.
The Americas are a landmass comprising North America and South America, covering 8% of Earth's surface area and 28.4% of its land area. Learn about the geography, climate, ecology, culture, and history of the Americas, from pre-Columbian civilizations to European colonization and beyond.
Learn about the chain of volcanoes along the Pacific coast of Central America, formed by the subduction of the Cocos Plate under the Caribbean Plate. Explore the tectonic history, geologic features, and recent eruptions of this active volcanic region.
A comprehensive list of major rivers in North, Central and South America, with their lengths, tributaries and significance. The Amazon River is the longest in the Americas and the world, while the Mississippi River is the second longest in the Americas and the United States.
Learn about the geography of the United States, including its location, area, borders, climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental issues. See maps, statistics, and facts about the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories.