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  • Name
    Panama
  • Full Name
    Republic of Panama
  • Perhaps more famous one of most important shipping lanes in the world, the Panama Canal, Panama can also offer plenty for the traveller including some great diving and snorkeling, lovely beaches and shoppping in Panama.
  • Capital
    Panama City
  • Largest City
    Panama City
  • Population
    3,309,679 (133rd)
  • Area
    75,517 km2 (118th)
  • Languages Spoken
    Spanish
  • Religion
    80% Roman Catholic, 20% Evangelical Christian
  • Time Zone
    (UTC-5)
  • Currency
    Balboa (PAB), U.S. dollar (USD)
  • Dialing Code
    +507
  • Internet Domain
    .pa