Panama - Wikipedia
Panama, [a] officially the Republic of Panama, [b] is a country in Latin America at the southern end of Central America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, …
Panama | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Panama, country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow bridge of land that connects North and South America. Embracing the isthmus and more than …
18 things to know before going to Panama - Lonely Planet
Dec 20, 2023 · If you're looking for idyllic islands, rolling surf, untamed nature and showstopping wildlife, Panama is an ideal destination. It sits at the crossroads of the Americas, connecting …
Welcome to Panamá | Places to Visit & Things to do
Check out the only capital in the world with a tropical rainforest, 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and, of course, the Panama Canal. Pedal past some of the tallest skyscrapers in Latin …
History of Panama - Wikipedia
Panama was part of the Spanish Empire for over 300 years (1513–1821) and its fate changed with its geopolitical importance to the Spanish crown. In the 16th and 17th centuries, at the …
Panama Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jun 19, 2023 · Panama is a transcontinental country – located in Central America; on the southern edge of the Isthmus of Panama (a narrow strip of land connecting the continents of …
Panama travel - Lonely Planet | Central America
From clear turquoise seas to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriquí, Panama can be as chilled out or as thrilling as you wish. Celebrating Panama as the land bridge that has …
Panama - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · Panama is a country of demographic and economic contrasts. It is in the midst of a demographic transition, characterized by steadily declining rates of fertility, mortality, and …
Panama City - Wikipedia
Panama City, [4] also known as Panama (or Panamá in Spanish), is the capital and largest city of Panama. [5] [6] It has a total population of 1,086,990, [1] [7] with over 2,100,000 in its urban …
Panama Factsheet - The World Factbook
Explored and settled by the Spanish in the 16th century, Panama broke with Spain in 1821 and joined a union of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela that was named the Republic of Gran …