Panama is a country in Central America, North America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Panama that most people don't know.
The Panama Canal is one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements — connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and cutting 12,000 km off the sea route around South America. Panama City is the only capital in the world with a tropical rainforest inside its city limits.
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and handles 6% of world trade.
Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.
Panama hats actually originated in Ecuador — not Panama.
Panama City is the only capital city in the world with a tropical rainforest within city limits.
The Panama Canal is one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements — connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and cutting 12,000 km off the sea route around South America. Panama City is the only capital in the world with a tropical rainforest inside its city limits.
Panama is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
One of the world's greatest engineering feats — watch massive ships pass through the locks
UNESCO colonial old town — crumbling grandeur, rooftop bars and the French canal ruins
350 idyllic Caribbean islands governed by the indigenous Guna people — no resorts, just paradise
The world's most dangerous jungle — the only break in the Pan-American Highway
The Panama Canal is one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements — connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and cutting 12,000 km off the sea route around South America. Panama City is the only capital in the world with a tropical rainforest inside its city limits.
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
Panama has a population of approximately 4.4M.
The official language of Panama is Spanish.
Panama gained independence in 1903.
Panama uses the US Dollar / Panamanian Balboa.