Source: ShutterstockBelize, a small country in Central America, shares a border with Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the south and west. Although in Central America, Belize is often regarded as a Caribbean country due to its history, which closely resembles that of English-speaking Caribbean countries. Source: Shutterstock/Arkadij SchellLocated in Central America, Costa Rica borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the southeast. Source: Shutterstock/Jose Mario EspinozaPanama is the southernmost country in North America and borders Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. How Many Countries Are In South America?Consisting of 12 separate countries, South America hosts dozens of nationalities, languages, cultures, and faiths.
