Panama
History
Panama became independent from Spanish Empire, marking a key step in modern statehood.
union with Gran Colombia tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Panama became independent from Republic of Colombia, marking a key step in modern statehood.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Panama.
Part ofNorth AmericaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral America
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Panama Canal: An engineering marvel linking the Atlantic and Pacific - 14,000 ships pass through yearly.
- Bocas del Toro: A Caribbean archipelago of stilted villages, sloths and turquoise surfing lagoons.
- Casco Viejo: A crumbling-chic colonial quarter on a bay peninsula, UNESCO listed.
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What is Panama known for?Panama Canal, Bocas del Toro, Casco Viejo.
What is the capital?Panama City.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?3 November.
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