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Brochure About Panama - 20241029 - 093510 - 0000

Panama is a Central American country bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia, known for the Panama Canal which connects North and South America. The country has a population of approximately 4.5 million, with Spanish as the official language and a rich cultural heritage including traditional clothing, festivals, and cuisine. Panama's economy is driven by finance, trade, and tourism, and it maintains strong international relations, particularly with the United States.

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Brochure About Panama - 20241029 - 093510 - 0000

Panama is a Central American country bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia, known for the Panama Canal which connects North and South America. The country has a population of approximately 4.5 million, with Spanish as the official language and a rich cultural heritage including traditional clothing, festivals, and cuisine. Panama's economy is driven by finance, trade, and tourism, and it maintains strong international relations, particularly with the United States.

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Geographical

Location:
Panama is located in Central
PANAMA
America, bordered by Costa An amazing place
Rica to the west, Colombia
to the southeast, the
Caribbean Sea to the north,
and the Pacific Ocean to the
south. It connects North and
Country Overview
South America through the
famous Panama Canal.
Name: Panama

Capital City: Panama City

Official Language(s): Spanish (with


English commonly spoken in tourist
areas)

Population: Approximately 4.5


million
Historical
Background Tourist
Cultural Highlights
Attractions
Traditional Clothing: The
pollera is the traditional 1513: Vasco Núñez de Balboa crosses Panama City
dress for women, often Panama, becoming the first European Barú Volcano
made of fine cotton or wool to see the Pacific Ocean. San Blas Islands
with intricate lacework.
Festivals and Holidays: Major Panama Canal
1903: Panama gains independence
festivals include Carnival (a
from Colombia with U.S. support. Bridge of the
multi-day celebration before
Americas
Lent), the Festival de la
1914: The Panama Canal is completed,
Pollera (celebrating
traditional dress).
revolutionizing global trade routes.
Cuisine: Known for its
variety, popular dishes 1999: Panama gains full control over
include sancocho (a hearty the Panama Canal.
chicken stew), arroz con
pollo (chicken and rice), and
ceviche. Important Historical Figures:
Customs and Traditions:
Panamanians value family, Vasco Núñez de Balboa: Spanish
celebrations, and religious explorer credited with the discovery of
events.
the Pacific Ocean.

Manuel Noriega: Military leader and de


facto ruler in the 1980s.

Precio:
Omar Torrijos: Leader and reformist
who helped negotiate Panama’s
eventual control over the Panama
Canal.
Current Events
Economy and Fun Facts
Infrastructure Political Structure: Panama has a
presidential representative democratic
Unique Laws or
Major Industries: Panama’s Customs: In Panama, it's
economy relies on finance, republic. The President is both the illegal to wear
trade (especially related to head of state and government. camouflage clothing
the Panama Canal), logistics,
and tourism. The Colon Free unless you're in the
Zone is one of the largest
Recent News: Panama continues to military.
duty-free zones in the world. work on sustainable development
initiatives and enhancements to the Interesting Facts:
Currency: Balboa (PAB) and canal, with ongoing infrastructure Panama is the only place
the U.S. Dollar (USD) are both in the world where you
projects to support trade.
legal tender.
can watch the sunrise
Transportation: International Relations: Panama over the Pacific and set
Main modes include cars, maintains strong economic and over the Atlantic.
buses, and the Panama diplomatic ties with the United States,
Metro in Panama City. The
Latin America, and countries involved The country is home to
canal also serves as a major
transportation route. in canal-related trade. more bird species than
the U.S. and Canada
Infrastructure: Panama has
well-developed
combined.
infrastructure, particularly in
Famous People from
urban areas and along the Panama:
canal, with extensive road Mariano Rivera: A
networks, railways, and Baseball Hall of Fame
Tocumen International
Precio: pitcher.
Airport, a regional air hub.

Ruben Blades: Grammy-


winning salsa musician
and actor.

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