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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Panama Country

 

Overview:



The Word for Panama is “much fish”

Panama Capital: Panama City

Panama Dialing code: +507

Panama Airport code: PTY

Panama Continent: North America

Panama Area: 29,119 sq. mi (75,517 sq. km)

Panama Currency:  Panamanian Balboa

Panama Official Language: Spanish

Panama Population: 45.2 lakhs (Approx.)

Panama Religion: Christianity

Panama National Day: November 28

Panama National Animal: No official

Panama National Bird: harpy eagle

Panama National Fruit: No official

Panama National Flower:  Peristeria elata

Panama National Tree: Sterculia apetala

Panama National Sport: Baseball

Panama Time zone: UTC -5 ( GMT -5)

Panama Driving side: Right side of the road

 

Panama Flag:

The red star and red color represent authority and law, and the blue star and blue color represent peace and purity.

Weather in Panama:

Panama Country has two seasons, Rainy April- November and dry December–April.

Food and drinks in Panama:

Panama Food Culture:

Panama people mostly eat meats and vegetables. Rich food culture is influenced by indigenous and mestizo traditions.

Panama Must-try Foods:

  • Tamales
  • Empanadas
  • Ropa vieja
  • Sancocho

Must try Drinks:

  • Beer is the most popular Panama drink.
  • Chicha
  • Seco Herrerano

Economics of Panama:

Panama is more dependent on Tourism. The GDP is $87 billion (approx.) this country has 60% debt of its GDP. Panama's main income source are service industry.

Panama's imported goods are Petroleum, ships, cars, and electronics. The export goods are agriculture, petroleum, copper ore, and passenger and cargo ships.

Panama's export and import partners, Spain, Germany, India, Japan, the United States, and South Korea are also partners.

Culture of Panama:

The majority of Panama is mixed with American, African, and Spanish influences. Their culture is both Western and Native American civilizations. Its rich culture and diversity.

Sports in Panama:

Baseball is the most popular and national sport in Panama. Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, swimming, and Boxing are popular sports in Panama.

Transport in Panama:

How many airports in Panama:

There are 40 airports including international, private, and domestic. Tocumen International Airport is the biggest airport in Panama.

Public buses, boats, and trains are the main modes of public transport in Panama. They are a low-cost way to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Panama?

There are 113 countries without visas. It grants 14 e-visas and 34 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 65 countries.

The passport ranks 34th in the world.

Tourism Culture in Panama:

The Canadian people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with American and Spanish influences it attracts visitors. Panama is full of culture.

Must visit places in Panama:

  • Casco Viejo
  • Panama Canal
  • Biomuseo
  • Panama Viejo

Traditional Festivals in Panama:

  • Carnaval de Las Tablas
  • Fiestas Patrias
  • Festival de la Mejorana en GuararĂ©
  • Festival de Cristo Negro de Portobelo

Defense in Panama:

Panama is 17th place for crime rate in the world. Panamanian Public Forces (PPF) are the military of Panama, There are limited powers of 15,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. USD 0 million expenditure of Panama.

Nuclear Free country.

Interesting Facts about Panama:

  • The Panama Canal generates almost one-third of the entire country’s revenue.
  • Panama City is the only capital in the world with a rainforest within its limits.
  • The Panama Railroad is the most expensive rail network ever built.
  • Panama has the second-largest duty-free zone in the world.

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