Panama
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Panama. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- North and Central America · Central America
- Capital
- Panama City
- Coordinates of the capital
- 8.98° N, 79.52° W
- Area
- 75,417 km²
- Official languages
- Spanish
- Currencies
- Panamanian Balboa, US Dollar
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- PA
On the map
This country is located in North and Central America, in the region "Central America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Costa Rica.
Its capital is Panama City. Its area is about 75,417 km². By area, this country ranks 116 out of 193 in the world and 8 out of 23 in North and Central America. Official language: Spanish. Currencies: Panamanian Balboa, US Dollar.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Bogotá (Colombia), San José (Costa Rica).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Panama: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Panama City.
- Panama: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Costa Rica.
- Panama: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Spanish.
- Panama: what is the currency?
- Currencies: Panamanian Balboa, US Dollar.
- Panama: what is the area?
- Its area is about 75,417 km². By area, this country ranks 116 out of 193 in the world and 8 out of 23 in North and Central America.
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