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Posted 23 Aug 2024

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Republic of Panama (Capital: Panama City)

Panama has announced more migrant deportation flights to Ecuador, India and China.

Political Features 

A map highlighting Panama in Central America. Neighboring countries and regions include Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, Cuba, Jamaica, and Venezuela. Oceans labeled are the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Location: Country of Central America, located on the Isthmus of Panama.
    • Isthmus of Panama is a narrow bridge of land that connects North and South America.
  • Territorial Boundaries: Costa Rica (West) and Colombia (East).
  • Maritime Boundaries: Caribbean Sea (North) and Pacific Ocean (South).
  • It is a member of G-77, International Solar alliance etc.

Geographical Features

  • Climate: Hot and humid, tropical climate, with long rainy season (May to January).
  • Major Rivers: Río Chagres, Rio Chepo etc.
  • Major Mountain Range: Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range)
  • Highest Peak: Barú Volcano
  • Tags :
  • Panama
  • Panama Canal
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