Geography/Climate
What are Panama's neighboring countries?
Colombia and Costa Rica
True or False: Panama values family as a top priority?
True
What are the three meals of the day (in Spanish)?
Desayuno, Almuerzo, and Cena
True or False:
The Panama Canal supports 1/4 of Panama's economy
False. The canal supports 1/3 of Panama's economy.
True or False:
The Indigenous population pre-columbian era had an estimated population of two million
True
How many archipelagos (islands) does Panama contain? 1400 or 1500
1400
What is the most prominent religion in Panama?
Catholicism
Panamanians celebrate two independence days for what reason?
They celebrate independence from Spain, and then independence from Colombia.
What is the name of the central mountain range in Panama?
The Cordillera Spine
True or False: The first permanent settlement in Panama was Santa Maria la Antigua del Darien
True
At 3475 meters high, what is the highest peak in Panama?
The peak of Volcan Baru
True or False: "Pollera" are traditional clothes worn by men during festivals and special events
False. Pollera are traditional blouses for Women.
What is a platacone?
A fried Plantain
Why did Panama change it's flag initially?
Because it was too much like Americas.
How many years was Panama a part of the Spanish empire?
300 years
What geographical region of Panama makes up 65% of the country's area?
Coastal lowlands
What do people in Panama say as a customary greeting?
Buenas
How many days before Easter does Carnaval start?
It starts 40 days before Easter
How many more times bigger is Canada than Panama in population? (ex:5x)
10x
What year did Panama declare independence from Spain? (not when they got it)
1821
What is the average temperature of Panama?
25.6 degrees celcius
What is the National Dish of Panama
Sancocho
or
A vegetable and meat stew
Why is Panamanian food so diverse? (main reason)
Becuase it is at a cultural crossroad
or
Because of trade and the canal
What is the national bird of Panama?
the Harpy Eagle
What year did Panama officially gain independence from Colombia?
1903