Formation
Nov 3, 1903
Nov 3, 1903
Panama City
4.351 million (2021)
A country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia.The Panama Canal is an iconic landmarks and plays a vital role in connecting international waters and trade routes.
It was the first Latin American country to adopt the U.S. currency as its own. Its rainforests are home to five species of big cats: pumas, jaguars, jaguarundis, margays and ocelots. Beans, rice, plantains and fresh fruits and vegetables are the country's most popular foods.