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Central America is just a generalization used to describe areas of North America that reside between The U.S. and South America. It's less about considering Central America a part of North America than it is considering a part of North America Central America.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoNorth America has a more European population and Western culture, as opposed to Latin America, where the populations are generally mestizo and Indian influences had a greater impact on regional customs. Also Latin America speaks Romantic languages(Spanish, Portuguese), while North America (US and Canada) generally speaks English, which is a Germanic language. But geographically speaking, Greenland, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands (and even Iceland) are all parts of the continent of North America. Anglo America and Latin America are only cultural concepts; they have no geographical significance at all.
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∙ 13y agoThis is a tricky question. Many people classify Mexico as a Central American country, and even some European authors classify it as a South American nation due to cultural reasons. It is however, a North American country because of plate tectonics: Mexico's territory lies within the North American Plate and as such, it must be considered North American.
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∙ 12y agoMexico is a part of North America. Maybe you are thinking of Northern America, which is a tricky area as sometimes Mexico is included and sometimes it is not. Northern America is the northern portion of North America, in which Canada and the United States are usually the two sole members. These countries, together, account for about 3/4 of the North American continent. Mexico really is somewhat its own region as it is rarely considered a part of Northern America and rarely a part of Central America.
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∙ 12y agoIt is included sometimes into the Central America region; mostly due to common geography, climate and history.
However, Mexico is part of the North American tectonic plate, so many authors include it within the North American subcontinent.
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∙ 12y agoMexico is; Central America is not. Both are however, part of Latin America, in contrast to Anglo America which spans Canada and the United States.
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∙ 13y agoMexico is a part of North America.
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How long did the spanish control central America?
Spain controlled Central America from 1521 until 1821, when Mexico -- which also included parts of Central America at the time -- won its war of independence.
What four regions make up Latin America?
Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
What areas are included in middle america?
Mexico, the 7 nations of central America, and 13 island nations, and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, are the areas included in Middle America. *In some definitions, Colombia and Venezuela are included, and/or the Caribbean excluded.
What are Central America's borders?
Central America borders South America and Mexico.
What Central American Countries are in the North American continent?
GuatemalaBelizeHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaSometimes Mexico is also included within the region due to cultural reasons, but it is not the case: Mexico belongs to North America.
what was referred as the ancient cultures of Mexico Central America and South America?
Central Mexico: AztecsSouthern Mexico and Central America: MayansSouth America (Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia): Incas
What geographic realm in Mexico located in?
Mexico is located in the geographic realm of North America, although it is often included in regions with Central America to its south.
Where were the Mayans jungle?
The Mayan jungle included southern Mexico and runs south into other countries in Central and South America.
Which is the largest country in the Mexico and Central America region?
Mexico. Mexico is larger than any country in Central America.
Middle America is a term that is sometimes used for all lands between the US and south America How is Middle America different from Central America?
Middle America includes the Caribbean and countries between the United States and Colombia (although Colombia and Venezuela are sometimes included). Central America only includes the countries between Mexico and Colombia; Middle America includes Central America along with other countries/regions.
What is the largest spanish- speaking country in America?
Mexico is the only Spanish-speaking country in North America proper. If Central America is included, Mexico still has the largest number of speakers with more than 100 million.
Why is spanish spoken in Mexico and Central America?
Because Mexico and Central America were once colonies of Spain.
