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North America includes <strong>Canada</strong>, the <strong>United States</strong>, <strong>Mexico</strong>, the nations of <strong>Central America</strong>,
and the sovereign states of the <strong>Caribbean</strong>. Below is a practical list of <strong>all North American sovereign countries</strong>
and their <strong>capital cities</strong>.
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<strong>Note on “ALL”:</strong> Some definitions also include overseas territories (like Greenland, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, etc.).
This post focuses on <strong>sovereign countries</strong> commonly counted as North America.
<span class="pill">Total: 23</span>
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<h2>Quick facts</h2>
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<li><strong>Regions covered:</strong> North America (3), Central America (7), Caribbean (13).</li>
<li><strong>Capital vs biggest city:</strong> not always the same (example: the USA capital is Washington, D.C., not New York City).</li>
<li><strong>Travel planning tip:</strong> always confirm visa rules, passport validity, and entry requirements before booking.</li>
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<h2>How to use this table</h2>
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<li>Each row is one country.</li>
<li>Column two is the capital city.</li>
<li>Use Ctrl/Cmd + F to search a country quickly.</li>
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<h2>All North American Countries & Capital Cities</h2>
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Tip: The Caribbean includes many island nations—great for cruise planning and multi-stop itineraries.
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<th style="width:45%">Country</th>
<th style="width:35%">Capital city</th>
<th style="width:20%">Region</th>
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<!-- North America (core) -->
<tr><td>Canada</td><td>Ottawa</td><td>North America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>Mexico City</td><td>North America</td></tr>
<tr><td>United States</td><td>Washington, D.C.</td><td>North America</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Belize</td><td>Belmopan</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Costa Rica</td><td>San José</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
<tr><td>El Salvador</td><td>San Salvador</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Guatemala</td><td>Guatemala City</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Honduras</td><td>Tegucigalpa</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Nicaragua</td><td>Managua</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Panama</td><td>Panama City</td><td>Central America</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Antigua and Barbuda</td><td>Saint John’s</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>The Bahamas</td><td>Nassau</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Barbados</td><td>Bridgetown</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Cuba</td><td>Havana</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Dominica</td><td>Roseau</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Dominican Republic</td><td>Santo Domingo</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Grenada</td><td>Saint George’s</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Haiti</td><td>Port-au-Prince</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jamaica</td><td>Kingston</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Saint Kitts and Nevis</td><td>Basseterre</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Saint Lucia</td><td>Castries</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td><td>Kingstown</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Trinidad and Tobago</td><td>Port of Spain</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr>
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<h3>Recap</h3>
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<li>Total countries listed: <strong>23</strong></li>
<li>Includes: <strong>3</strong> in North America, <strong>7</strong> in Central America, <strong>13</strong> in the Caribbean</li>
<li>Perfect for geography practice, travel content, and educational projects</li>
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<h2>Mini travel tip (bonus)</h2>
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<li><strong>Multi-country routing:</strong> Pair nearby capitals for efficient trips (e.g., Panama City + San José; Havana + Nassau).</li>
<li><strong>Caribbean logistics:</strong> Some islands have limited direct flights—connecting via major hubs can save time.</li>
<li><strong>Seasons matter:</strong> Hurricane season can affect travel in parts of the Caribbean.</li>
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