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John Ratts

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Travel information, including transportation links, accommodations and attractions in the Panama, a popular Central American tourist destination.

Panama - Lonely Planet

From clear turquoise seas to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriqui, Panama can be as chilled out or as thrilling as you wish.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/panama
Panama Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Panama, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Panama
Panama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Panama, officially called the Republic of Panama, is a country in Central America situated between North and South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama
Panama - Fodor's Travel Guides

Get information on Panama hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodor's reviews, or post your own.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/panama
Panama Travel Tips - Nomadic Matt

Since the creation of the world famous Panama Canal in 1914, this country has been at the heart of international shipping, serving as a connection point between the Pacific and the Caribbean. Panama has become a major tourist destination in recent years as flights from the US have become increasing cheap and more Americans begin to retire here.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/panama-travel-tips/
Panama - Frommer's

Panama has been called Central America's next must-see destination. Long stifled by the oppressions of the Noriega dictatorship, Panama has worked tirelessly to shake off a scarring reputation.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/panama
Panama Travel Guide: What You Need to Know - Go Central America

Traveling in Panama is so much more than visiting the famous Panama canal. Here's an overview all about Panama travel, including when to go, money and more.
http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/panamaguide/a/PanamaGuide.htm
FAQ: The Most Frequently Asked Questions about Travel to Panama - Panamainfo

Is Panama safe? When is the best time to visit? I don't speak Spanish. Will that be a problem in Panama? Do I need a visa to visit Panama? Is there something I need to know about before my trip? What's the best way to get to Panama? What is the currency? Which Airlines fly to Panama from which US cities?
http://panamainfo.com/en/faq-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-travel-panama
Eating Out in Panama - Fodor's Travel

Learn more about Eating Out when traveling to Panama.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/panama/travel-tips/eating-out-2563349
Panama Car Rental: Cheap Deals with Sixt Rent a Car

Cheap car rentals Panama. Get an affordable Panama rent a car with Sixt.
https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/panama
Dollar Rent a Car Panama - DollarPanama

The Best Panama Car Rental Company. Economic and Diverse fleet for your convenience. 9 locations in Panama. Great customer service.
http://www.dollarpanama.com

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Republic of Panama República de Panamá (Spanish)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Pro Mundi Beneficio (Latin) "For the Benefit of the World"
Anthem: Himno Istmeño (Spanish) "Hymn of the Isthmus"
Location in the Western Hemisphere Panama and its neighbors
Capital and largest city	Panama City 8°58′N 79°32′W / 8.967°N 79.533°W / 8.967; -79.533
Official languages	Spanish
Recognised regional languages	Guaymí Buglere Emberá Wounaan Kuna Teribe Bribri
Ethnic groups (2020) ^[1]	65.0% Mestizo (mixed White and Indigenous) 12.3% Indigenous 9.2% Black 6.8% Mulatto (mixed White and Black) 6.7% White
Religion (2020) ^[2]	91.5% Christianity 63.2% Catholicism 25.0% Protestantism 3.3% other Christian 7.6% no religion 0.9% other
Demonym(s)	Panamanian
Government	Unitary presidential republic

• President	José Raúl Mulino
• Vice President	Vacant

Legislature	National Assembly
Independence

• from Spanish Empire	November 28, 1821
• union with Gran Colombia	December 1821
• from Republic of Colombia	November 3, 1903
• Current constitution	October 11, 1972

Area
• Total	75,417 km² (29,119 sq mi)^[3]^[4] (116th)
• Water (%)	2.9
Population
• 2022 estimate	4,337,768^[5] (127th)
• Density	56/km² (145.0/sq mi) (122nd)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$186.209 billion^[6]
• Per capita	$41,292^[6]
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$87.347 billion^[6]
• Per capita	$19,370^[6]
Gini (2023)	48.9^[7] high inequality
HDI (2022)	0.820^[8] very high (57th)
Currency	Balboa (PAB) United States dollar (USD)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
Date format	mm/dd/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy
Drives on	Right
Calling code	+507
ISO 3166 code	PA
Internet TLD	.pa

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Panama - Lonely Planet

From clear turquoise seas to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriqui, Panama can be as chilled out or as thrilling as you wish.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/panama
Panama Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Panama, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Panama
Panama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Panama, officially called the Republic of Panama, is a country in Central America situated between North and South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama
Panama - Fodor's Travel Guides

Get information on Panama hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodor's reviews, or post your own.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/panama
Panama Travel Tips - Nomadic Matt

Since the creation of the world famous Panama Canal in 1914, this country has been at the heart of international shipping, serving as a connection point between the Pacific and the Caribbean. Panama has become a major tourist destination in recent years as flights from the US have become increasing cheap and more Americans begin to retire here.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/panama-travel-tips/
Panama - Frommer's

Panama has been called Central America's next must-see destination. Long stifled by the oppressions of the Noriega dictatorship, Panama has worked tirelessly to shake off a scarring reputation.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/panama
Panama Travel Guide: What You Need to Know - Go Central America

Traveling in Panama is so much more than visiting the famous Panama canal. Here's an overview all about Panama travel, including when to go, money and more.
http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/panamaguide/a/PanamaGuide.htm
FAQ: The Most Frequently Asked Questions about Travel to Panama - Panamainfo

Is Panama safe? When is the best time to visit? I don't speak Spanish. Will that be a problem in Panama? Do I need a visa to visit Panama? Is there something I need to know about before my trip? What's the best way to get to Panama? What is the currency? Which Airlines fly to Panama from which US cities?
http://panamainfo.com/en/faq-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-travel-panama
Eating Out in Panama - Fodor's Travel

Learn more about Eating Out when traveling to Panama.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/panama/travel-tips/eating-out-2563349
Panama Car Rental: Cheap Deals with Sixt Rent a Car

Cheap car rentals Panama. Get an affordable Panama rent a car with Sixt.
https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/panama
Dollar Rent a Car Panama - DollarPanama

The Best Panama Car Rental Company. Economic and Diverse fleet for your convenience. 9 locations in Panama. Great customer service.
http://www.dollarpanama.com

Republic of Panama República de Panamá (Spanish)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Pro Mundi Beneficio (Latin) "For the Benefit of the World"
Anthem: Himno Istmeño (Spanish) "Hymn of the Isthmus"
Location in the Western Hemisphere Panama and its neighbors
Capital and largest city	Panama City 8°58′N 79°32′W / 8.967°N 79.533°W / 8.967; -79.533
Official languages	Spanish
Recognised regional languages	Guaymí Buglere Emberá Wounaan Kuna Teribe Bribri
Ethnic groups (2020) ^[1]	65.0% Mestizo (mixed White and Indigenous) 12.3% Indigenous 9.2% Black 6.8% Mulatto (mixed White and Black) 6.7% White
Religion (2020) ^[2]	91.5% Christianity 63.2% Catholicism 25.0% Protestantism 3.3% other Christian 7.6% no religion 0.9% other
Demonym(s)	Panamanian
Government	Unitary presidential republic

• President	José Raúl Mulino
• Vice President	Vacant

Legislature	National Assembly
Independence

• from Spanish Empire	November 28, 1821
• union with Gran Colombia	December 1821
• from Republic of Colombia	November 3, 1903
• Current constitution	October 11, 1972

Area
• Total	75,417 km² (29,119 sq mi)^[3]^[4] (116th)
• Water (%)	2.9
Population
• 2022 estimate	4,337,768^[5] (127th)
• Density	56/km² (145.0/sq mi) (122nd)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$186.209 billion^[6]
• Per capita	$41,292^[6]
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$87.347 billion^[6]
• Per capita	$19,370^[6]
Gini (2023)	48.9^[7] high inequality
HDI (2022)	0.820^[8] very high (57th)
Currency	Balboa (PAB) United States dollar (USD)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
Date format	mm/dd/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy
Drives on	Right
Calling code	+507
ISO 3166 code	PA
Internet TLD	.pa

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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