About Republic of Panama
Panama is an isthmus country, connecting as a land bridge between North and South America. Bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia in the south, Panama City is the capital. This large city with 4 million people is home to almost half of the country’s population. The national currency is the Panamanian Balboa. Being close to the equator, the climate has little seasonal changes. The tropical temperatures remain usually high with humidity. As an Acupuncturist-at-Sea, I cruised through the Panama Canal many times and explored the country. So, check out my Panama Travel Guides below to learn more.
Many of the native people died from the European diseases, such as small pox, that they had no immunities. Spain ruled Panama for almost 300 years from 1538 to 1821. Then, for 80 years it became a subdivision of Gran Colombia. The U.S. influenced the separation of Panama from Colombia in 1903. The Panama Canal is a manmade waterway 82 km or 51 miles long, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. As the name says, it goes through the isthmus of Panama, connecting Central and South America. The canal finally opened in 1914, owned and managed by the U.S. However, in 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter and the Panamanian leader signed a treaty, turning the canal over to Panama by the end of the 20th century.
Panama has a central spine of hills and mountains, forming the continental divide. The divide’s mountain range is the Cordillera de Talamanca. Generally, this range between Costa Rica and the canal is called the Cordillera Central. Panama is the most diverse of the countries in Central America. Wildlife from both North and South America inhabit this unique country. Soberania National Park has the greatest biodiversity with more than 525 bird species. Panama is one of three countries in the world to be carbon-negative. This means that it absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases into the atmosphere. Bhutan and Suriname are the others.
Panama Travel Guides
Historic and Epic Panama Canal Cruise Highlights
The unique Panama Canal is known as One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. As an Acupuncturist-at-Sea, I cruised through this engineering marvel dozens of times. So, read on and learn about tips…
Spectacular Panama City Attractions – Canal, Culture & Biodiversity
Panama City is one of the most unique cities in the world. Being on the Panama Canal and at a crossroads between North and South America, this city has lots to see & do. From…
