Countries in Central America
There are 7 countries in Central America covered in this guide. Below is a complete list with the capital, population, currency and dialling code for each — tap any country for the full fact file.
| Flag | Country | Capital | Population | Currency | Dialling Code |
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Belize | Belmopan | 417,634 | Belize dollar | +501 |
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Costa Rica | San José | 5,309,625 | Costa Rican colón | +506 |
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El Salvador | San Salvador | 6,029,976 | United States dollar | +503 |
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Guatemala | Guatemala City | 18,079,810 | Guatemalan quetzal | +502 |
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Honduras | Tegucigalpa | 9,892,632 | Honduran lempira | +504 |
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Nicaragua | Managua | 6,803,886 | Nicaraguan córdoba | +505 |
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Panama | Panama City | 4,064,780 | United States dollar | +507 |
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Central America — FAQ
How many countries are in Central America?
There are 7 countries in Central America.
What is the biggest country in Central America?
The most populated country in Central America is Guatemala (18.1 million people).
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