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Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
 
Pinar del Rio is a city in Cuba. It is the capital of Pinar del Rio Province. It is located in a major tobacco-growing area and is a centre of the cigar industry. The area is of 70.7 square kilometers, density is 270,4 per square kilometers, with a population of 189,221.
 
Pinar del Rio is one of the provinces of Cuba. It is at the western end of the island of Cuba. The Pinar del Rio province contains one of Cuba's three main mountain ranges, the Cordillera de Guaniguanico, divided into the easterly Sierra del Rosario and the westerly Sierra de los Organos. These form a landscape characterised by steep sided limestone hills and flat, fertile valleys.

It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.

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