About Panama

It is noted that the southernmost of the Central American nations, Panama is south of Costa Rica and north of Colombia. Did you know that the Panama Canal bisects the isthmus at its narrowest and lowest point, allowing passage from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Panama is slightly modester than South Carolina.

It is marked by a chain of mountains in the west, moderate hills in the interior, and a low range on the east coast. Did you know that there are and have always been all-encompassing forests in the fertile Caribbean area.

Panama is recognized to be one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in Latin America. Notwithstanding the fact that closeby Costa Rica still takes most of the Central American incoming visitors, Panama is gaining the lime light as a premier destination for eco tourism, retirement and and for its cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Climate

Panama has to this day a tropical climate, with temperatures vacationing constant all year round, ranging from 90°F (32°C) around the time during the daytime to 70°F (21°C) in the evening. Humidity is generally high, especially around the time during the rainy season, that is in the range of October and November. Did you know that the top time to taking a vacation or tour to Panama is in the range of December and March.

Population

Population (2007 est.): 3,242,173 (growth rate: 1.6%)
Birth rate: 21.5/1000
Infant mortality rate: 16.0/1000
Life expectancy: 75.2
Density per sq mi: 111
 
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