Central America isn't mentioned as often as other large places, perhaps because it is not an actual continent in the proper form of the word. Rather, it is a connective tongue of land connecting South and North America. That said, millions call this place home while millions more come to visit. What do YOU know about Central America?
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How many countries belong to Central America?
Twelve
Ten
Four
Seven
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Approximately how many people live in Central American countries?
185 million
385 million
95 million
115 million
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Which country is not in Central America?
Costa Rica
Suriname
Panama
Honduras
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Which of these is the largest country, by area, in Central America?
Panama
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Guatemala
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Which country in Central America has the largest population?
Guatemala
Panama
Honduras
Costa Rica
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What is the currency of El Salvador?
U.S. Dollar
Córdoba
Balboa
Quetzal
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What is the capital of Honduras?
San Jose
Tegucigalpa
San Honduras
Honduras City
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What is the official language of Belize?
English
Portuguese
Dutch
Spanish
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Which country in Central America is known for a huge diversity of animals and bird species?
Guatamala
Panama
San Honduras
Costa Rica
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What is the capital of Panama?
Panama City
San Panama
San José
Managua
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What is the currency of Nicaragua?
Lempira
Córdoba
Colón
Quetzal
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If we are in Guatemala and travel north, we will first reach the country of...
Nicaragua
Honduras
Costa Rica
Mexico
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