About Panama

About Panama

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Official Name: Republic of Panama

Capital: Panama City

Country Extension: 75,517 km² or 29,340 mi²

National Bird: Harpy Eagle

National Flower: Peristeria elata (Orchid) “Flower of the Holy Spirit”

Highest Volcano: Barú Volcano

Political Division: 10 provinces and 7 areas

Government: Constitutional democratic republic

Location: Panama is located in the American Continent, with the following borderlines: To the North, Caribbean Sea - To the South, Pacific Ocean - To the East, Colombia - To the West, Costa Rica. Time zone: GMT5 Hours, East Coast, USA.

Transportation: Subway rate: $ 0.35. Mi Bus rates: $ 0.25 trunk routes and $ 1.25 Corridor routes. Bicycle rental: (Cinta Costera and Amador Causeway).

CLIMATE

The best thing about the weather in Panama is that it is always warm through the year. You will enjoy daily highs of up to 28 -32. Those looking for cooler climate can find it in the valleys in Chiriquí, Cerro Punta and El Valle with daily high at 22-24 and cool fresh nights. Panama has two seasons the dry season from December to end of April, and the wet season, from May till November.

CURRENCY

National currency of Panama is Balboa, but nowadays US Dollars are used all over the country.

POPULATION

According to census of 2010 the population is 3.322.576 of habitants.

LANGUAGE

Panamanians speak Spanish, this is an official language of Panama. Also there are used indigenous languages such as al ngobe buglé, kuna, emberá. 14% of population speaks English.

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