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Country in North America

Panama

Panama belongs to North America. The capital city is Panama City.

CapitalPanama City
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyPanamanian balboa
Population4.1M

Key Facts

RegionCentral America
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1903
Area75,417 km2
Population density57/km2
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
Calling code+507
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.805
Safety index
47.0
Internet access
65%
Life expectancy
78.8

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Volcan Baru3,475 m
Cerro Santiago2,280 m
Cerro Punta2,000 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity92%
  • No religion5%
  • Islam2%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

Panama CanalAn engineering marvel linking the Atlantic and Pacific — 14,000 ships pass through yearly.
Bocas del ToroA Caribbean archipelago of stilted villages, sloths and turquoise surfing lagoons.
Casco ViejoA crumbling-chic colonial quarter on a bay peninsula, UNESCO listed.
Chiriqui HighlandsCoffee farms and cloud forest above 3,000 m — a world away from the beach.
San Blas IslandsThe Kuna Yala people govern their own 365-island archipelago with pristine reefs.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Panama City
880k
San Miguelito
315k
Tocumen
110k

Climate Overview

27CJan avg.
26CJul avg.
3,000 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical (wet/dry seasons)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyPanamanian balboa
Official languageSpanish
National day3 November
Electricity110V, Type A/B