How well do you know Central America?

You may know Costa Rica well or Belize like the back of your hand, but how much do you know about this vibrant, adventurous, wildlife-packed region? Time to find out…

If you’ve had the pleasure of visiting Central America, or you’ve admired it from afar, you already know that there’s so much we could’ve asked about this part of the world.

We’ve kept it simple with 20 questions, though expect some seriously tough trivia, covering every country, plus its wildlife, languages and flags. Good luck…

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Question 1 of 20

1. How many countries are there in Central America (officially)?

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which of these countries is not one of them?

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Question 3 of 20

3. Guatemala is home to Central America’s tallest volcano. What’s it called?

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Question 4 of 20

4. How long is the world-renowned Panama Canal waterway?

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Question 5 of 20

5. Can you name Belize’s capital city?

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Question 6 of 20

6. Honduras shares a border with three Central American countries. Which are they?

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Question 7 of 20

7. Is El Salvador the smallest of the Central American countries (by sq km)?

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Question 8 of 20

8. How many national parks does Costa Rica have?

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Question 9 of 20

9. Nicaragua has plenty of incredible islands, including the Corn Islands. Which of these IS one of them?

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Question 10 of 20

10. Can you identify this colourful city?

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Question 11 of 20

11. Can you identify this breathtaking Mayan ruin?

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Question 12 of 20

12. Can you identify this Central American bird?

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Question 13 of 20

13. Can you name this adorable, Central American rainforest-dwelling creature?

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which country is this white-faced capuchin monkey named after?

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which Central American country has this demure-looking flag?

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which Central American country has the ‘national dish’ of Pepián?

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which language is the most commonly spoken in Central America?

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Question 18 of 20

18. Between Panama and Colombia, there is a gap separating the North and South American continents, but no road. Name that gap.

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Question 19 of 20

19. One of Central America’s great wonders is the sinkhole known as the Great Blue Hole. How deep is it, exactly?

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Question 20 of 20

20. Finally, which of these wonders is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site?