Panama 🇵🇦
Panama 🇵🇦: capital Panama City, population 4.4 million, located in North America. Currency: Panamanian Balboa / US Dollar. Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Panama City
- Population: 4.4 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Panamanian Balboa / US Dollar
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Panama
- Area: 75,417 km² (29,119 sq mi)
- Region: Central America
- Has a coastline
- People: Panamanian
- Internet domain: .pa
Fun Facts About Panama
- A famous canal here connects two oceans.
- The only place in the world where you can watch the sun rise over one ocean and set over another.
- Has more bird species than the United States and Canada combined.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panama known for?
Panama is known for several things — A famous canal here connects two oceans; The only place in the world where you can watch the sun rise over one ocean and set over another; Has more bird species than the United States and Canada combined.
How big is Panama?
Panama covers about 75,417 square kilometers (29,119 square miles), in the Central America region.
Is Panama landlocked?
No. Panama has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Panama called?
People from Panama are called Panamanian.
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
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