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Fun fact 5 about Panama

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The highest point in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to 3,474 meters (11,398 feet).

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Panama

Population
4.6M
Area
75,417 km²
Capital
Panama City
Continent
North America
127th most populous country in the world

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.

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