Fun facts about Panama
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The Panama tree, known scientifically as Sterculia apetala, is considered a national symbol of Panama.
Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Isthmus of Panama was formed about three million years ago, facilitating the movement of plants and animals between North and South America.
Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
From the “History” section
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Before European colonization, Panama was home to the Cueva people, the largest group of Indigenous inhabitants.
Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
From the “History” section
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In 1671, the privateer Henry Morgan sacked and burned Panama City, which was then the second most important city in the Spanish New World.
Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
From the “History” section
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The highest point in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to 3,474 meters (11,398 feet).
Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
From the “Geography” section
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