Panama Facts
General information about Panama such as the language, climate, and political system.
Geography of Panama
Panama is a country located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica.
Panama Official Language
The official language in Panama is Spanish. The level of English is low, however upcoming in the younger generation.
Panama Time Zone
Panama has Eastern Standard Time all year round and there are no time clock changes.
Climate of Panama
Panama has a tropical climate, with high temperatures and little seasonal variation. The temperatures on the Pacific side of the country are lower than on the Caribbean side. January to April are usually the driest months, also known as the summer/dry season.
The political system of Panama
Panama is a constitutional democracy with a multi-party system.
Provinces of Panama
The provinces of Panama are Bocas del Toro (Bocas del Toro), Chiriquí (David), Coclé (Penonomé), Colón (Colón), Darién (La Palma), Herrera (Chitré), Los Santos (Las Tablas), Panamá (Panamá), Panama Oeste, and Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas).
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