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Panama



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Panama
Population: 3,802,000
Area: 78,200 km2
Capital City: Panama City
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Balboa (PAB)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -6
Current time: 11:28pm
Phone Country Dialing Code: 507
Region: Central America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.ipat.gob.pa
Electricity: 110V
Electrical Socket:

Type A

Type B


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Parque Arqueologico El Cano
  • Panama Canal

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)