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Panama connects Central and South America, home to the Panama Canal and dense tropical rainforest. Indigenous, Spanish, and Afro Caribbean heritage reflect centuries as a global crossroads.

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Capital: Panama City

Population: ~4.4 million

Government Type: Presidential republic

GDP: ~$76 billion

Currency: Balboa (PAB) / US Dollar (USD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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