Panama
Officially the country is known as the Republic of Panama. The country is located on Isthmus. Some of the people categorize the country as the transcontinental nation which isconnecting the south and north part of the America. The country is bordered in north- west by Costa Rica, in north by Caribbean Sea, in south by Pacific Ocean and in south-east and in south-east by Colombia.
Previous Records Medals of Panama:
Till date the country has won only 2 bronze medals in the summer Olympics.
History of Panama:
The US, under Torrijo- Cater Treaties, turned all over the canal related connected to the lands of the country in December 31st, 1999. The country has also gained the control of the canal connected infrastructures and buildings and also the entire administration of canal. Already the people of the country have approved widening of canal that after the completion will permit for the vessels of the post- panamax to voyage through it and also raising the figure of the ships which recently uses the canal.
Demographics of Panama:
The country has the total population of 3,292,693 according to CIA World Fact book. From the total number of population 70% of them are the Mestizos, 10% are white, 6% are Amerindian and 14% are West Indian and Amerindian. The population of the Amerindian consists of the 7 native peoples. They are:
- Bribri
- Embera
- Naso
- Wounaan
- Kuna
- Bugle
- Guaymi
Government and Politics at Panama:
The politics of the country takes place in the structure of the presidential representative democratic republic, where the president of the country is the head of the government and also the head of state and is also the system of the multi- party. The power of the executive is exercised by government. The power of the legislative is vested in the National Assembly and government. The judiciary power is self governing of the legislature and executive. All the nationalized elections are mandatory and mandatory and universal for all the citizens who are of the age 18 years or are older than it.
Panama Culture:
The culture of the country is derived from the European tradition, music and art, which were brought in the country by the Spanish. The forces of the Hegemonic have created the forms of the hybrid by blending the Native American and African culture with the European culture.
Panama Economy:
The economy of the country is chiefly based on the service that is weighted heavily towards commerce, private industries, trading and tourism due to its key geographical Position. The handover of military and canal installations by US have given the rise to the novel projects of the construction.
Infrastructure of Panama:
The infrastructure of the country is significantly very well developed. The roads which are in the urban regions are usually good but the roads in the rural areas poor. The country has approximately 11,258 km of the roads out of which only 3,783 km are paved. Certain plans are under way for construction of 2 main super highways that will fund by tolls.
Education in Panama:
The country has large number of universities, schools and colleges. The education in the country is compulsory and free for the children of the age group of 6 to 15 years. The period of the secondary education in the country is 3 years and the period of the primary education in the country is 6 years.
The high schools and the schools in the country are:
- The Oxford School of Panama
- The International School of panama
- Academic Interamericana de Panama
- Colegio San Augustin
- Balboa Academy
- Colegio Isaac Rabin
The international and the national universities in the country are:
- Universidad Corporativa
- Florida State University Panama
- Universidad de Panama
- Universidad Interamericana de Panama
- Universidad Technologica de Panama
- Universidad del Istmo
Panama Neighboring Countries:
The countries that are very near to Panama are:
- Costa Rica
- Caribbean Sea
- Colombia
Panama Geographical Settings:
The country covers the total area of 75,517 sq km. The highest point of the country is Volcan Baru that rises to the 3475 mt.
Panama Independence:
The country gained its independence from Spain on 28th November 1821 and again got freedom Colombia on 3rd November 1903.
Panama Capital City:
The capital of the country is Panama City which is also the largest city in the country and is located at 80 58’N, 790 32’W.
Panama Currency:
The currency of the country is Balboa.
Panama Country Famous for:
Panama is famous for:
- Panama Canal
Panama Total Population:
According to the census of the year 2006, the total population of the country is 3,320,000 which place the country at number 133rd among the category of the 193 most populated countries in world.
