Panama

Panama is a small nation in Central America. It covers the Isthmus <> of Panama, a slender strip of land that separates the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Panama borders Costa Rica, additionally in Central America, on the west and Colombia, in South America, on the east.

The Panama Canal cuts by means of the center of Panama. Ships use it to journey between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The capital, Panama Metropolis, is Panama’s largest metropolis.

Land

Panama is a land of hills and mountains. Within the west, valleys between the mountains have good farmland. Some good farmland lies alongside the Pacific coast, too.

Panama has about 800 islands alongside the coasts and about 500 rivers. Its largest lake was made when the Panama Canal was constructed. Ships journey by means of it.

Individuals

Panama’s first individuals have been American Indians. Later, Spanish individuals settled there and introduced black slaves from Africa. At this time, most individuals are a mix of Spanish and Indian or Spanish and African.

Most individuals converse Spanish, Panama’s official language. Some Indians converse their very own languages, too. Many individuals converse English. Most of Panama’s individuals are Roman Catholics.

About one-fourth of Panama’s staff are farmers. Most of them have small farms and develop solely sufficient crops for their very own use. Some individuals fish for a dwelling.

Individuals within the cities reside in homes or flats. Within the countryside, many individuals stay in small homes. Most of Panama’s individuals put on trendy garments like these worn in the USA. Panama’s Indians, particularly ladies of the San Blas group, are well-known for his or her colourful costumes.

Rice is the essential meals of most individuals in Panama. Most of the individuals prepare dinner rice with beans to make a dish referred to as guacho.

Baseball is the preferred sport in Panama. Basketball and soccer are additionally widespread.

Assets and merchandise

Panama receives cash from ships that use the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal brings many roles to the world round it.

Commerce is necessary to Panama’s financial system. Corporations convey items to a free commerce zone in Panama after which ship them to different nations. They get monetary savings on taxes by doing this. Manufacturing can also be essential, particularly across the canal.

Historical past

American Indians have been the primary individuals to settle in Panama. Within the early 1500’s, the Spanish arrived and took management. In 1821, Panama broke away from Spain and have become a part of Colombia.

Panama left Colombia and have become unbiased in 1903. In 1914, the USA completed constructing the Panama Canal. It managed the world across the canal, referred to as the Canal Zone. The Canal Zone turned rich, however the remainder of the nation didn’t.

In 1977, Panama and america agreed to place the Canal Zone underneath Panama’s management in 1979. On the finish of 1999, Panama took over management of the canal.