Trivia
When did Panama declare independence from Columbia?
November 3, 1903
What sea is to the north of Panama?
Caribbean Sea
Who ordered the execution of Vasco Nunez de Balboa?
Pedro Arias de Avila
When was the Panama Canal opened?
August 15, 1914
Currency of Panama?
Balboa
What country is to the west of Panama?
Costa Rica
Who founded Nombre de Dios?
Diego de Nicuesa
Who razed Portobelo in 1739?
Edward Vernon
Who designed Panamas flag?
Manuel Amador
Official language of Panama?
Spanish
What type of government does Panama have?
Constitutional Democracy
Another type of currency in Panama?
US Dollar
Is Panama north of the equator?
Yes
How many colors are on the flag of Panama?
Three
How many countries border Panama?
Two
What volcano in Panama has the highest elevation?
Baru
Where was the first canal in Panama located?
Bocas de Toro
What is a dangerous animal from Panama?
How many raptors migrate over Panama each year?
almost 3 million
One of Panamas biggest exports?
Bananas
The name Panama means?
Plenty of fish
How much does the canal generate for Panamas economy?
1/3 of it
What is the most popular sport in Panama?
Baseball
Panama is known as what?
Crossroads of the Americas
How old is Panama?
About 3 million years old