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🇵🇦 Panama Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Panama is a country in Central America, North America. It covers a total area of 75,417 km² and has a coastline of 2,490 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Central America
sub-region
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Total Area
75,417 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
58/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,490 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-5
UTC offset
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Independence
1903
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season December–April
general type

Location and Position

Panama is situated in Central America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 2,490 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Panama covers a total area of 75,417 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 4.4M across this area, the population density is 58/km². The capital city is Panama City.

Climate

The climate of Panama is tropical, dry season december–april. The best time to visit is generally December–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Panama

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Costa Rica
San José
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Colombia
Bogotá

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Panama located?

Panama is located in Central America, North America. The capital city is Panama City.

How large is Panama?

Panama has a total area of 75,417 km² with a population density of 58/km².

What countries border Panama?

Panama shares land borders with: Costa Rica, Colombia.

What is the climate of Panama?

The climate of Panama is Tropical, dry season December–April. The best time to visit is December–April.

What timezone is Panama in?

Panama observes UTC-5 timezone.

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