Los Problemas del Canal
¿Cuales son las enfermedades que afectaron los trabajadores? (puedes contestar en inglés)
Fiebre amarilla y malaria/ yellow fever and malaria
What is the capitol of Panama?
Panama City
How long is the canal?
50 miles
What year did the construction end?
1914
Where is Panama located?
Central America
¿Era el canal barato o caro de hacer?
El canal fue caro.
What kinds of activities to the indigenous people participate in?
Mainly they make colorful articles of clothing and fabrics as well as fish to have fun and make money.
¿Que océanos son conectaron por el canal?
How long did it take to build the canal?
10 years
What body of water is above Panama?
The Caribbean Sea
Cierto o falso: muchos trabajadores del canal se murieron
Sí, es cierto
¿Cuales comidas populares del país?
Frutas(especialmente los bananas), ceviche, y pescado.
What are the small locomotives on the canal called?
Mules
When did Panama gain control over the canal?
1999
What is the primary language in Panama?
Spanish
¿Quien fracasaron primero con el construcción del canal?
Los franceses frascaron.
What is the name of the huge celebration in Panama in February where there is lots of music and dancing?
Carnival
What is the term for Panama's narrow landmass surrounded by oceans that joins two large areas of land?
Isthmus
When did Panama declare independence from Colombia?
November 1903
What are some exports of Panama?
Exports for Panama include bananas, fish,sugar, coffee, and clothing.
¿Que tipo de condiciones climáticas difuctularon la construcción de canal?
Las selvas tropicales tuvo mucha lluvia acompañada de aludes.
What are some of the popular types of music in Panama?
Jazz, salsa reggae are a few of the most popular styles.
How high above sea level is the highest part of the canal?
85 ft above sea level
What year was the treaty signed by the US to grant Panama control over the canal?
1997
What currency is used in Panama?
The English dollar or Panamanian balboa.