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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
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.
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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.
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