| Panama : History and more... |  |
 Surface: Panama has a total area of 75,517 sq km. Population: Panama is home to 3,320,000 inhabitants, comprising 80% Roman Catholics, 12% Protestants, 4% Muslims and 4% others. System of government: Panama has a constitutional democracy. Capital: Panama City with a population of around 1,063,000 is the capital. Religion: Christianity is the state religion. Official Language: Spanish is the official language. Government: Panama has a constitutional democracy. Climate: The country experiences a tropical maritime climate. Units of measure and electricity: Panama follows the metric system of measurement while the official electrical unit is120V, 60Hz. Time Zone: Panama’s standard time is GMT – 5. Currency: Balboa (1€ = 1.44 PAB). Travel documents required: People from a few nations need only a passport, while there are others that need a tourist visa. Thus, it is best to check with the embassy or a consulate about details before leaving for Panama. |
| Economy |
| Panama’s economy is dependent primarily on the service sector with banking, commerce and tourism being its major components. A significant amount is generated from the Panama Canal as well. The average daily expense for a tourist to Panama will be anywhere between $300 and $2500; food is very cheap and an average meal will cost around $8 to $25. Using taxis for travelling around the city is a good option as these are convenient and inexpensive. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism | ||
| Bocas del toro | Boquete | Colon |
| Panama City | - | |
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