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Which bodies of water border Central America?

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Map of Central America showing country borders, capital cities, major lakes, and the Panama Canal, with shaded relief indicating elevation changes across the region.
Central America

Central America is a tapering isthmus that is bordered by two major bodies of water:

  • The Pacific Ocean: Located to the west of the isthmus.1
  • The Caribbean Sea: Located to the east of the isthmus.1

The region is defined by this narrow landmass, which separates these two bodies of water. While the Caribbean Sea is a suboceanic basin of the Atlantic Ocean, it is the primary body of water bordering the eastern coast of Central America.12