Surface: Panama has a total area of 75,517 sq km.
Population: Panama is home to 3,320,000 inhabitants, comprising 80% Roman Catholics, 12% Protestants, 4% Muslims and 4% others.
System of government: Panama has a constitutional democracy.
Capital: Panama City with a population of around 1,063,000 is the capital.
Religion: Christianity is the state religion.
Official Language: Spanish is the official language.
Government: Panama has a constitutional democracy.
Climate: The country experiences a tropical maritime climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Panama follows the metric system of measurement while the official electrical unit is120V, 60Hz.
Time Zone: Panama’s standard time is GMT – 5.
Currency: Balboa (1€ = 1.44 PAB).
Travel documents required: People from a few nations need only a passport, while there are others that need a tourist visa. Thus, it is best to check with the embassy or a consulate about details before leaving for Panama.
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| Economy |
Panama’s economy is dependent primarily on the service sector with banking, commerce and tourism being its major components. A significant amount is generated from the Panama Canal as well.
The average daily expense for a tourist to Panama will be anywhere between $300 and $2500; food is very cheap and an average meal will cost around $8 to $25. Using taxis for travelling around the city is a good option as these are convenient and inexpensive.
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