Guidebooks to Panama |

Panama is literally the undiscovered Country that you will fall in love with. It has one of the most stable Governments in Latin America is blessed with one of the lowest crime rates, and is steeped in culture and intrigue.

Panama is a land with an astonishing amount of history.Pre-Columbian site have been found that date back 11,000 years.Its full of adventure including Christopher Columbus and even Pirates the likes of Henry Morgan. Read the rest of this entry »

Capital

Panama City

Exchange rate, currency Balboa

1 Balboa (B) = 1 US$ (fixed rate).

Administrative divisions

9 provinces: Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Cocle, Colon, Darien, Herrera, Los Santos, Panama and Veraguas. 2 territories: Ngobe-Bugle and San Blas.

Population

2,808,268 growth rate 1.34% (July 2000). Ethnic groups: Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%.

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