Panama

Country Panama
Capital Panama City
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Balboa(PAB) & United States dollar(USD)
Languages Spanish

Panama City

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Explored and settled by the Spanish in the 16th century, Panama broke with Spain in 1821 and joined a union of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela - named the Republic of Gran Colombia. When the latter dissolved in 1830, Panama remained part of Colombia. With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers between 1904 and 1914. In 1977, an agreement was signed for the complete transfer of the Canal from the US to Panama by the end of the century. Certain portions of the Zone and increasing responsibility over the Canal were turned over in the subsequent decades. With US help, dictator Manuel NORIEGA was deposed in 1989. The entire Panama Canal, the area supporting the Canal, and remaining US military bases were transferred to Panama by the end of 1999. In October 2006, Panamanians approved an ambitious plan (estimated to cost $5.3 billion) to expand the Canal. The project, which began in 2007 and could double the Canal's capacity, is expected to be completed in 2014-15.

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Panama City opens new cruise ship terminal to attract tourists amid Canal drought - Hindustan TimesPanama City opens new cruise ship terminal to attract tourists amid Canal drought  Hindustan Times

Port of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red S - The Economic TimesPort of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red S  The Economic Times

Panama Inaugurates First-of-its-kind Cruise Ship Terminal On Pacific Coast - Marine InsightPanama Inaugurates First-of-its-kind Cruise Ship Terminal On Pacific Coast  Marine Insight

Why the Panama Canal Didn't Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell - The New York TimesWhy the Panama Canal Didn't Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell  The New York Times

How migration transformed an Indigenous town in Panama’s Darien Gap - Al Jazeera EnglishHow migration transformed an Indigenous town in Panama’s Darien Gap  Al Jazeera English

Green power: young environmentalists look to shake up Panama’s politics - The GuardianGreen power: young environmentalists look to shake up Panama’s politics  The Guardian

Archaeologists In Panama Unearth Tomb Filled With Gold Treasure And Sacrificial Victims - NDTVArchaeologists In Panama Unearth Tomb Filled With Gold Treasure And Sacrificial Victims  NDTV

Can the Panama Canal save itself? - BBC.comCan the Panama Canal save itself?  BBC.com

1200-year-old lord's tomb laden with gold unearthed in Panama - Livescience.com1200-year-old lord's tomb laden with gold unearthed in Panama  Livescience.com

Magnificent Discovery: A Major Tomb Filled with Gold and Ceramic Artifacts was Discovered in Panama - arkeonewsMagnificent Discovery: A Major Tomb Filled with Gold and Ceramic Artifacts was Discovered in Panama  arkeonews

Panama Credit Rating Cut to Junk by Fitch Amid Mine Spat - BloombergPanama Credit Rating Cut to Junk by Fitch Amid Mine Spat  Bloomberg

Panama Credit Rating Cut to Junk by Fitch Amid Mine Spat - Yahoo FinancePanama Credit Rating Cut to Junk by Fitch Amid Mine Spat  Yahoo Finance

Panama trip offers new perspectives - University of Miami: News@theUPanama trip offers new perspectives  University of Miami: News@theU

One tourist drowns off the coast of Panama City Beach, first local beach drowning of 2024 - The News HeraldOne tourist drowns off the coast of Panama City Beach, first local beach drowning of 2024  The News Herald

Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Trade - International Monetary FundRed Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Trade  International Monetary Fund

Panama Canal’s Toll Revenue Surges Despite Reduced Ship Traffic - Logistics InsiderPanama Canal’s Toll Revenue Surges Despite Reduced Ship Traffic  Logistics Insider

Massive gold treasure trove of ‘incalculable’ amount discovered in Panama! - The Times of IndiaMassive gold treasure trove of ‘incalculable’ amount discovered in Panama!  The Times of India

Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama - MINING.COM - MINING.comFortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama - MINING.COM  MINING.com

Panama vs. Jamaica odds, picks, how to watch, stream: Mar. 24, 2024 Concacaf Nations League score prediction - CBS SportsPanama vs. Jamaica odds, picks, how to watch, stream: Mar. 24, 2024 Concacaf Nations League score prediction  CBS Sports

Red Sea, Black Sea and Panama Canal: UNCTAD raises alarm on global trade disruptions | UNCTAD - UNCTADRed Sea, Black Sea and Panama Canal: UNCTAD raises alarm on global trade disruptions | UNCTAD  UNCTAD

Drowning in Panama City Beach - WJHGDrowning in Panama City Beach  WJHG

Panama presidential hopeful holed up in embassy banned from election - BBC.comPanama presidential hopeful holed up in embassy banned from election  BBC.com

Here's an update on the Panama Canal situation - Hapag-LloydHere's an update on the Panama Canal situation  Hapag-Lloyd

Navigating troubled waters: Impact to global trade of disruption of shipping routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea and ... - UNCTADNavigating troubled waters: Impact to global trade of disruption of shipping routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea and ...  UNCTAD

Climate Change is Disrupting Global Trade - International Monetary FundClimate Change is Disrupting Global Trade  International Monetary Fund

Shipbrokers to Price In Panama Canal Routes for First Time Since October -- OPIS - MarketWatchShipbrokers to Price In Panama Canal Routes for First Time Since October -- OPIS  MarketWatch

TVS Motor Company Expands into Panama: Unveils First Showroom in Central America - The Financial ExpressTVS Motor Company Expands into Panama: Unveils First Showroom in Central America  The Financial Express

Panama City not happy with 1st draft of St. Andrews Marina partnership - The News HeraldPanama City not happy with 1st draft of St. Andrews Marina partnership  The News Herald

Port of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red Sea - The ConversationPort of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red Sea  The Conversation

A 1,200-year-old tomb filled with gold treasures and human remains found in Panama - The Times of IndiaA 1,200-year-old tomb filled with gold treasures and human remains found in Panama  The Times of India

Exclusive: First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials - ReutersExclusive: First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials  Reuters

Panama blocks ex-President Martinelli from election - Al Jazeera EnglishPanama blocks ex-President Martinelli from election  Al Jazeera English

Panama Canal Forced to Balance Shipping Demand with Need for Drinking Water - gCaptainPanama Canal Forced to Balance Shipping Demand with Need for Drinking Water  gCaptain

22-million-year-old lost forest discovered in Panama Canal; All you need to know - Lost forest rediscovered in ... - The Economic Times22-million-year-old lost forest discovered in Panama Canal; All you need to know - Lost forest rediscovered in ...  The Economic Times

FSU Panama City to host baseball game for players with autism and other special needs - The News HeraldFSU Panama City to host baseball game for players with autism and other special needs  The News Herald

Panama Canal Increases Daily Slots at Panamax Locks - Dry Cargo InternationalPanama Canal Increases Daily Slots at Panamax Locks  Dry Cargo International

Panama Canal Authority adds three more daily transit slots - Splash247 - Splash 247Panama Canal Authority adds three more daily transit slots - Splash247  Splash 247

Panama orders MSF to stop treating people who crossed Darién Gap - The GuardianPanama orders MSF to stop treating people who crossed Darién Gap  The Guardian

Panama vs. Mexico Livestream: How to Watch CONCACAF Nations League Semifinal Soccer From Anywhere - CNETPanama vs. Mexico Livestream: How to Watch CONCACAF Nations League Semifinal Soccer From Anywhere  CNET

The Panama Canal averts a crisis for now—but at a cost to drinking water - Phys.orgThe Panama Canal averts a crisis for now—but at a cost to drinking water  Phys.org

China vows for greater cooperation with Panama - Prensa LatinaChina vows for greater cooperation with Panama  Prensa Latina

Red Sea attacks, Panama Canal drought: How trouble at two shipping choke points could impact global trade - The Indian ExpressRed Sea attacks, Panama Canal drought: How trouble at two shipping choke points could impact global trade  The Indian Express

Panama Canal restrictions' impact on supply chains - McKinseyPanama Canal restrictions' impact on supply chains  McKinsey

22-million-year-old lost forest resurfaces in Panama Canal! - The Times of India22-million-year-old lost forest resurfaces in Panama Canal!  The Times of India

Telemedicine: Connecting Panama's Patients to Healthcare Services Through Technology - World Bank GroupTelemedicine: Connecting Panama's Patients to Healthcare Services Through Technology  World Bank Group

What happens when ships can't cross the Red Sea and Panama Canal? - Chicago Council on Global AffairsWhat happens when ships can't cross the Red Sea and Panama Canal?  Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Strengthening India-Panama Relations: Building Bridges Across 15,000 Kilometers - The Financial ExpressStrengthening India-Panama Relations: Building Bridges Across 15,000 Kilometers  The Financial Express

'We all need water': Panama's canal, and people, thirst for more | Context - Context'We all need water': Panama's canal, and people, thirst for more | Context  Context

Panama visit reminds Newton writer of Gold Rush trek made by ancestors - Hickory Daily RecordPanama visit reminds Newton writer of Gold Rush trek made by ancestors  Hickory Daily Record

Panama: Communities are the heart of climate-crisis resilience - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesPanama: Communities are the heart of climate-crisis resilience  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Mexico vs Panama LIVE updates from Nations League semi-final: Final score and highlights - Marca.comMexico vs Panama LIVE updates from Nations League semi-final: Final score and highlights  Marca.com

Panama Canal drought and how it is impacting global trade, supply chain - Business StandardPanama Canal drought and how it is impacting global trade, supply chain  Business Standard

Crises at Panama and Suez Canals threaten global shipping - CBS NewsCrises at Panama and Suez Canals threaten global shipping  CBS News

Panama upholds ex-President Martinelli's ban from 2024 election - ReutersPanama upholds ex-President Martinelli's ban from 2024 election  Reuters

Record-Breaking Payment: Ship skips line at Panama Canal with unprecedented $2.4 million fee - The Economic TimesRecord-Breaking Payment: Ship skips line at Panama Canal with unprecedented $2.4 million fee  The Economic Times

Deputies investigating shooting in Panama City Beach - WMBB - mypanhandle.comDeputies investigating shooting in Panama City Beach  WMBB - mypanhandle.com

Panama taps solar energy to heat water and reduce deforestation - UNEPPanama taps solar energy to heat water and reduce deforestation  UNEP

Multilateral agencies seek to improve education in Panama - ConcacafMultilateral agencies seek to improve education in Panama  Concacaf

Pope Francis: 'I too am a child of migrants' - Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis: 'I too am a child of migrants'  Vatican News - English

What Lies Ahead for Panama in 2024 - Fitch RatingsWhat Lies Ahead for Panama in 2024  Fitch Ratings

Panama's achievements, innovations, and challenges in eradicating poverty - World BankPanama's achievements, innovations, and challenges in eradicating poverty  World Bank

FSU center forges alliance with Panamanian research institute to tackle global health disparities - Florida State NewsFSU center forges alliance with Panamanian research institute to tackle global health disparities  Florida State News

Panama v Jamaica | Highlights - ConcacafPanama v Jamaica | Highlights  Concacaf

El Nino drought: Panama Canal cuts ship numbers further - BBC.comEl Nino drought: Panama Canal cuts ship numbers further  BBC.com

Panama: Key Services Lacking at Climate Relocation Site - Human Rights WatchPanama: Key Services Lacking at Climate Relocation Site  Human Rights Watch

Jamaica, Panama seeking rebound in Third-Place Match - ConcacafJamaica, Panama seeking rebound in Third-Place Match  Concacaf

Panama Canal drought still impacts global shipping - FreshPlaza.comPanama Canal drought still impacts global shipping  FreshPlaza.com

Panama Moves Closer Towards First Climate-Related Relocation - Human Rights WatchPanama Moves Closer Towards First Climate-Related Relocation  Human Rights Watch

Letter from Panama’s ‘Little Hiroshima’ - Al Jazeera EnglishLetter from Panama’s ‘Little Hiroshima’  Al Jazeera English

ESA - Earth from Space: Panama Canal - European Space AgencyESA - Earth from Space: Panama Canal  European Space Agency

Panama Canal restrictions, ILA negotiations portend increase in USWC routings - S&P GlobalPanama Canal restrictions, ILA negotiations portend increase in USWC routings  S&P Global

India – Panama relation and opportunities - The Financial ExpressIndia – Panama relation and opportunities  The Financial Express

This 1200-Year-Old Tomb in Panama Contains a Treasure Trove of Artifacts and Up to 32 Bodies - Smithsonian MagazineThis 1200-Year-Old Tomb in Panama Contains a Treasure Trove of Artifacts and Up to 32 Bodies  Smithsonian Magazine

How 3 Body Problem Pulled Off That Jaw-Dropping Panama Canal Scene - GizmodoHow 3 Body Problem Pulled Off That Jaw-Dropping Panama Canal Scene  Gizmodo

Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew's Travel to Panama - United States Department of State - Department of StateCoordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew's Travel to Panama - United States Department of State  Department of State

Chinese investor seeks to halt “sham arbitration” over Panama port project - GARChinese investor seeks to halt “sham arbitration” over Panama port project  GAR

Global Shipping Crisis: Can the Panama Canal Survive Climate Change? - Foreign PolicyGlobal Shipping Crisis: Can the Panama Canal Survive Climate Change?  Foreign Policy

Panama vs. Mexico odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Mar. 21, 2024 Concacaf Nations League prediction - CBS SportsPanama vs. Mexico odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Mar. 21, 2024 Concacaf Nations League prediction  CBS Sports

No change in Panama Canal restrictions before April - Seatrade Maritime NewsNo change in Panama Canal restrictions before April  Seatrade Maritime News

The hands behind a cup of coffee in Panama - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsThe hands behind a cup of coffee in Panama  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Drowning in Panama City Beach - WJHGDrowning in Panama City Beach  WJHG

Cobre Panamá: Panama orders controversial copper mine's closure - BBC.comCobre Panamá: Panama orders controversial copper mine's closure  BBC.com

Panama Canal expansion rewrites history of world's most ecologically diverse bats - University of FloridaPanama Canal expansion rewrites history of world's most ecologically diverse bats  University of Florida

The dwindling of the Panama Canal boosts rival trade routes - The EconomistThe dwindling of the Panama Canal boosts rival trade routes  The Economist

US Urges Panama to Remove Flag From Rogue Iranian Ships - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Urges Panama to Remove Flag From Rogue Iranian Ships  Voice of America - VOA News

Panama bans new mining contracts in response to mass protests | Mint - MintPanama bans new mining contracts in response to mass protests | Mint  Mint

Two Canals, Two Big Problems—One Global Shipping Mess - The Wall Street JournalTwo Canals, Two Big Problems—One Global Shipping Mess  The Wall Street Journal

Drought Forces More Reduction in Panama Canal Traffic, Disrupting Global Trade - Voice of America - VOA NewsDrought Forces More Reduction in Panama Canal Traffic, Disrupting Global Trade  Voice of America - VOA News

Transforming Panama's San Miguelito District into a More Livable, Safe and Climate Resilient Urban Center - World Bank GroupTransforming Panama's San Miguelito District into a More Livable, Safe and Climate Resilient Urban Center  World Bank Group

Protecting Panama’s rich biodiversity - McKinseyProtecting Panama’s rich biodiversity  McKinsey

Left to rot: how a prisoner cleaned up Panama’s dirtiest jail – and its inmates - The GuardianLeft to rot: how a prisoner cleaned up Panama’s dirtiest jail – and its inmates  The Guardian

Readout of Deputy Secretary Trottenberg's Mission to Panama | US Department of Transportation - Department of TransportationReadout of Deputy Secretary Trottenberg's Mission to Panama | US Department of Transportation  Department of Transportation

XXIII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean - UNEPXXIII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean  UNEP

Quake info: Light mag. 3.5 earthquake - Panama, 15 km southeast of David, Chiriqui, on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, at ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Light mag. 3.5 earthquake - Panama, 15 km southeast of David, Chiriqui, on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, at ...  VolcanoDiscovery

How Suez And Panama Canal Diversions Impact Shipping - Seeking AlphaHow Suez And Panama Canal Diversions Impact Shipping  Seeking Alpha

EU to open office in Panama - POLITICO EuropeEU to open office in Panama  POLITICO Europe

With PAHO support, Panama implements the Productive Management Methodology of Health Services and its PERC tool - Pan American Health OrganizationWith PAHO support, Panama implements the Productive Management Methodology of Health Services and its PERC tool  Pan American Health Organization

Panama City Marina Plans - WJHGPanama City Marina Plans  WJHG

Panama Canal Bottleneck Prompts Detours And Could Boost Inflation - BloombergPanama Canal Bottleneck Prompts Detours And Could Boost Inflation  Bloomberg

Panama Canal revenues up 14.9% in 2023 despite transit restrictions - Seatrade Maritime NewsPanama Canal revenues up 14.9% in 2023 despite transit restrictions  Seatrade Maritime News