Panama
Flag of Panama


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Flag Description
Divided into four, equal rectangles; the top quadrants are white (hoist side) with a blue five-pointed star in the center and plain red; the bottom quadrants are plain blue (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star in the center.

Currency
Balboa.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Middle america, bordering both the caribbean sea and the north pacific ocean, between colombia and costa rica.

Climate
Tropical maritime; hot, humid, cloudy; prolonged rainy season (may to january), short dry season (january to may).

Terrain
Interior mostly steep, rugged mountains and dissected, upland plains; coastal areas largely plains and rolling hills.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Volcan de Chiriqui 3,475 m.

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Panama

This is a map of Panama. The map illustrates the location of Panama City and its proximity to Santiago, La Palma, El Porvenir, and the Caribbean Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Costa Rica / Colombia

Panama News:
Concern over missing backpacker
Concern is growing for the welfare of a British backpacker who has gone missing in Panama.

Index:
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