The Republic of Panama is located in the center of the Western Hemisphere, the following coordinates: 7 º 12'07 "and 9 º 38'46" north latitude and 77 º 09'24 "and 83 º 03'07" West. Bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea to the east with the Republic of Colombia, South Pacific Ocean and West by the Republic of Costa Rica.
Panama is the link between Central and South America, constituting an isthmus of 80 km wide at its narrowest section.
Official Name: Republic of Panama.
Capital: Panama City.
Nationality: Panamanian.
Area, Population Density: 75,517 km2. square 2,839,177, 81 persons per square mile.
Age Distribution (%): 37.0% 0-14 years, 15-59 years 56.3%, 60 + years 6.7%
Political Division: 9 provinces and 5 counties.
Government: constitutional democracy, centralized republic.
Legal system: based on civil law system, judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court, accepts jurisdiction of international courts, with certain reservations.
Language: The official language is Spanish, but many Panamanians speak English.
Literacy Rate: 90%
Climate: Panama is tropical and the temperature is usually uniform throughout the year. The average temperature is 27 degrees C.
Religion: absolute freedom of worship exist in Panama. Most Panamanians are Roman Catholic. However, due to the diversity in our country, there are numerous churches, temples and synagogues.
Hours: Panama when the year is equal to the official time in the Eastern U.S. (GMT-5)
Currency: U.S. dollar coins themselves of Panama are equivalent in size and value to the USA
Shops: generally open from 9:00 am. until 6 pm Monday through Saturday. Some open on Sundays.
Tipping: 10% to 15% of the account would be desirable.
Driving License: the visitors can drive up to 90 days with foreign license.
Electricity: 110 volts, 60 cycles.
Attire: recommended thin clothing. The clothing business is formal: we recommend a light jacket for men and a suit or set of trousers for women. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are necessary if you plan to shore.
Getting there: The best way to get to Panama is through airlines. Copa Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Iberia have several daily flights to the country. If you can get is driving the American Way, which runs through Central America. If you come by sea, you can land in one of our ports.
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