Central America | Countries, Culture & Facts

No, the terms "Middle America" and "Central America" are related but refer to different regions. Central America is made up of the seven nations between Mexico and South America, while Middle America refers to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia and Venezuela.

Middle America is comprised of the countries between the U.S. and South America, which are Mexico, the Central American countries, Colombia, Venezuela and the Caribbean nations.

The cultures of Central America and the Caribbean are diverse and date back thousands of years in some areas. These regions were greatly affected by European colonization and enslavement, which began around the 16th century. As a result, local traditional cultures mixed with European cultures.

Mexico is not considered part of Central America, but it is very close. Central America begins at Mexico's southern border and ends at the South American continent.

No, Jamaica is not part of Central America. However, Jamaica is part of Middle America, as it can be found in the Caribbean Sea.