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Panama is the only place in the world
where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.
which placed it as number 132
in population among the 233 nations of the world, and the smallest population in Central America.
Senator John McCain was born in Panama,
n the Canal Zone that was, at the time considered U.S. Territory.
Panama's location allows for the unusual sight of seeing the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean and set over the Atlantic Ocean,
making it a unique place to witness both celestial events.
Panama is a hotspot for birdwatchers
with over 1,000 species of birds, more than the U.S. and Canada combined.
he canal generates fully
one-third of Panama's entire economy.
The cargo ship Ancon was the first vessel
to transit the Canal on August 15, 1914.
The Panama Hat
is really made in Ecuador.
Panama is a narrow land bridge (isthmus) connecting North and South America,
playing a vital role in facilitating the movement of animals and goods between the two continents.
The country is home to extensive rainforests and a diverse array of wildlife
including sloths, jaguars, and howler monkeys.
"A man, a plan, a canal;
Panama." is a palindrome
The lowest toll paid was
$0.36 and was paid by Richard Halliburton who crossed the Canal swimming in 1928.
In Panama, you can swim in
he Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean in the same day.
Panama has coastlines on both the Atlantic (Caribbean) and Pacific Oceans
offering diverse geographical features.
The Panamanian Golden Frog is a striking amphibian,
considered good luck by some Panamanians and is a national symbol.
Panama was the first Latin American country
to adopt the U.S. currency as its own.
The City of Panama boasts the
oldest, longest, continuously running Municipal Council in the American continent.
The oldest continually operating railroad is in Panama.
It travels from Panama City to Colon and back.
The Panama Canal is a major economic driver for Panama,
generating roughly one-third of the country's revenue.
Panama City is the only capital city in the world with a rainforest within its city limits
Panama City is the only capital city in the world with a rainforest within its city limits, the Metropolitan Natural Park
The population of Panama in 2016
was estimated by the United Nations at 3,990,000,
Seven out of ten Panamanians haven't heard of the song
"Panama" by Van Halen. Ha!
Panama City is the only
capital city that has a rain forest within the city limits.
The canal is a remarkable feat of engineering
connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and allowing ships to pass between them without having to circumnavigate South America.
Panama was the first country outside the United States to sell Coca-Cola,
dating back to 1906, says Legal at Work.