The map makes sense..

[ironglow]

   Well, doesn't it ?

[Bob Riebe]

Not really, Mexico has always been part of North America, the isthmus is Central America  and he part shaped like a chile is South America.

[gene_225]

   Well, doesn't it ?

No! As described above, Mexico has always been North America in maps of this hemisphere.

[Lloyd Smale]

we'll let them have mexico

[GTS225]

No! As described above, Mexico has always been North America in maps of this hemisphere.

Interesting!  While quite true, I can't help but wonder why I've heard Hispanic people call us "Norte Americanos" in a derogatory sense.  Do they not consider themselves as residing in North America?

Just sayin'.....Roger

[ironglow]

  Yes; technically central America does not include Mexico.  But from there on it can be murky, since Panama was once part of Columbia..
 
   In any case, I presume the correct map of Central America, is here....       https://www.teachingcentralamerica.org/geography-is-history

[moamonkey]

It appears to me that the Central America label is simply posted a little high on the map. Mexico is part of North America. Put the label a little lower and you wouldn’t be able to see Central America.

[ironglow]

It appears to me that the Central America label is simply posted a little high on the map. Mexico is part of North America. Put the label a little lower and you wouldn’t be able to see Central America.

  Likely, right on !