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Full country name:
Republic of Panama Capital city: Panama
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Location - Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Columbia and Costa Rica. Area - Slightly smaller than South Carolina Climate - tropical maritime; HOT, HUMID, CLOUDY, PROLONGED RAINY SEASON (MAY TO JANUARY) Elevation - lowest point sea level, highest point, Volcan Baru 3,475meters Population - approximately 2,808,268 age 0-14 years 31%, 15 - 64 years 63%, 65+ 6% People: 65% mestizo, 14% African descent, 10% Spanish descent, 10% Indian Language: Spanish, English and Indian languages GDP per head: US $3200 |