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Regional Information

Panama is most famous for its well known canal, but the country's other waterways offer a host of private islands. This overlooked country offers some of the finest snorkelling and deep-sea fishing in the Americas. For such a small country, Panama reveals a diverse environment, both in its landscape and culture. Panama has almost everything: rain forests, pristine beaches, a world class capital and indigenous cultures. Panama’s northwest province, Bocas del Toro, has an abundance of cays and islands. This area borders Costa Rica and the ambiance is very Caribbean.



Panama, Central America

Map of Panama, Central America



Regional Statistics for Panama, Central America


Location:
Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica
Population:
3,191,319
Languages:
Spanish (official), English
Capital:
Panama
Currency:
Balboa; U.S. dollar
Climate:
tropical maritime; hot, humid, cloudy; prolonged rainy season (May to January), short dry season (January to May)
Temperature Range:
+10 to +35
Terrain:
interior mostly steep, rugged mountains and dissected, upland plains; coastal areas largely plains and rolling hills

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