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About
Panama
Panama
emerged from the oceans 3 million years ago. The significance of linking
the landmasses of the two Americas in biological terms explains the
incredible bio-diversity.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Full
Name Republic
of Panama
Capital Panama City
Location Central America
Country Borders Costa Rica (West), Colombia
(East)
Area 75,517 sq km (29,157 sq mi)
Estimated Population 3.3 Million
Language Spanish
Religion 85%
Roman Catholic
Currency US Dollar
Government Constitutional Democracy
Climate 30C/86F
Lowlands, 20C/68F Highlands
Electricity 120V 60Hz
Calling Code +507
Time Zone GMT-5
HOLIDAYS
New
Year's Day
Jan 1
Martyrs' Day Jan 9
Carnaval 2009 Feb
23, 24, 25
Good Friday 2009 Apr 10
All
Soul's Day Nov 2
Independence from Colombia Nov 3
Flag Day Nov 4
First Call for Independence Nov
10
Independence from Spain Nov 28
Mother's Day Dec 8
Christmas Day Dec 25
Carnaval
2010-2012
2010: Feb 15, 16, 17
2011: Mar 7, 8, 9
2012: Feb 20, 21, 22
Good
Friday 2010-2012
2010: Apr 2
2011: Apr 22
2012: Apr 6
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Bats
perform a vital ecological role by dispersing large quantities of seeds,
pollinating flowers, and controlling insect populations.
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