Panama - Wikipedia
Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica. It mostly lies between latitudes 7° and 10°N, and longitudes 77° and 83°W (a small area lies west of 83°). Its location on the Isthmus of Panama is strategic.
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 1,600 islands off its Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the tropical nation is renowned as the site of the Panama Canal , which cuts through its midsection.
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 America, feel the Pacific breeze on the Bay of Panama, and …
18 things to know before going to Panama - Lonely Planet
Dec 20, 2023 · It sits at the crossroads of the Americas, connecting two oceans, and beyond its cosmopolitan capital and legendary canal, Panama is a biodiversity hotspot. Did you also know it produces some of the world's finest – and most expensive – coffee? Here is the top things to know before you go to Panama. 1. Book ahead if you want to join a fiesta.
The 8 best places to visit in Panama - Lonely Planet
Dec 1, 2023 · There’s so much more to Panama than its world-famous waterway. From the idyllic islands of San Blas to the stylish capital city, go beyond the canal and see more of Panama with this guide to the top places to visit.
Panama Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jun 19, 2023 · Panama, a narrow isthmus spanning approximately 29,1119 square miles (75,417 square kilometers), links Central and South America. It borders Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
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. Best Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit. Attractions.
Panama - The World Factbook
Nov 4, 2024 · 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 population growth, but disparities persist based on wealth, geography, and ethnicity.
Panama - Culture, Traditions, Festivals | Britannica
4 days ago · Panama - Culture, Traditions, Festivals: Panama’s culture is a blend of African, American Indian, North American, and Spanish influences, which are expressed in its traditional arts and crafts, music, religion, sports, and cuisine.
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 area. The city is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama.