Food
This food is often made with pork or chicken and wrapped in banana leaves.
Tamales
Located on the Cinta Costera in Panama City, this bronze statue honors the legendary Panamanian boxer known as.
Roberto Durán
Cole Hauser plays a former marine sent undercover into the Central American nation in this 2022 action thriller, which also stars Mel Gibson.
Panama
Approximately 70-85% of Panamanians identify with this Christian denomination, which historically holds the most influence.
Roman Catholic
The canal links these two oceans.
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
This is a staple in Panamanian cuisine, often fried as a side dish.
Plaintains
This large, abstract stone head, created by artist Francisco Moreno, is a famous monument located in the El Cangrejo neighborhood of Panama City.
Albert Einstein
The 2022 film Panama saw this "Braveheart" actor play a character named Stark, acting alongside Cole Hauser.
Mel Gibson
While Catholicism is dominant, Panama guarantees this, allowing citizens to practice any faith without government interference.
Freedom of religion/worship
This European country made the first failed attempt to build the Panama Canal in the 1880s.
France
This hearty chicken soup, containing culantro and root vegetables, is widely considered the national dish of Panama.
Sancocho
Standing in the Plaza de la Independencia in Casco Viejo, this statue commemorates the leader who declared Panama's independence from Spain in 1821.
José de Fábrega
In the 2022 film Panama, this Yellowstone actor starred as James Becker.
Cole Hauser
This Christian group has seen rapid growth in Panama in recent decades, constituting a significant portion of the remaining population.
Evangelicals/Protestants
He was the U.S. President during the start of the construction of the Panama Canal.
Theodore Roosevelt
This traditional Panamanian breakfast food is made of fried dough and is often served with sausages.
Hojaldres
A monument located near the Simón Bolívar Library at the University of Panama honors this woman, the first to earn a law degree in 1924.
Clara González
In this 2008 Bond film, Panama City doubled for both Haiti and Bolivia, featuring scenes at the National Theatre.
Quantum of Solace
Panama City is known for having one of the oldest and most established communities of this faith in Central America, with a historic synagogue located in the Casco Viejo district.
Jewish faith
In 1903, Panama broke away from this country to declare independence.
Columbia
Similar to a hushpuppy, this fried savory snack is filled with meat and made from ground corn.
Carimañolas
in 1928 this bronze statue honors the first Head of State of the Free State of
Tomás Herrera
This 2021 DC superhero film featured the Panamanian city of Colón, using its historic buildings to represent Corto Maltese.
Suicide Squad
The vibrant Afro-Panamanian community, particularly in Colon and Bocas del Toro, includes followers of this Afro-Caribbean religious movement.
Rastafari
He was the Panamanian leader who negotiated the return of the Panama Canal to Panama.
Omar Torrijos