Official Name: Republic of Panama
Capital: Panama City
Country Extension: 75,517 km² or 29,340 mi²
National Bird: Harpy Eagle
National Flower: Peristeria elata (Orchid) "Flower of the Holy Spirit"
Highest Volcano: Barú Volcano
Political Division: 10 provinces and 7 areas
Government: Constitutional democratic republic
Location: Panama is located in the American Continent, with the following borderlines: To the North, Caribbean Sea - To the South, Pacific Ocean - To the East, Colombia - To the West, Costa Rica.
Time zone: GMT5 Hours, East Coast, USA.
Transportation: Subway rate: $ 0.35. Mi Bus rates: $ 0.25 trunk routes and $ 1.25 Corridor routes. Bicycle rental: (Cinta Costera and Amador Causeway).
The best thing about the weather in Panama is that it is always warm through the year. You will enjoy daily highs of up to 28 -32. Those looking for cooler climate can find it in the valleys in Chiriquí, Cerro Punta and El Valle with daily high at 22-24 and cool fresh nights. Panama has two seasons the dry season from December to end of April, and the wet season, from May till November.
National currency of Panama is Balboa, but nowadays US Dollars are used all over the country.
According to census of 2010 the population is 3.322.576 of habitants.
Panamanians speak Spanish, this is an official language of Panama. Also there are used indigenous languages such as al ngobe buglé, kuna, emberá. 14% of population speaks English.
The International Tourism Expo is the biggest event of the year in the Panamanian tourism industry and we at Aventuras 2000 were one of the 120 national and international companies that exhibited their product portfolio.
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In the three-hour activity, we learned about the importance of having enough knowledge to communicate or correctly describe an emergency and, of course, handle the situation in each of its stages.
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In Aventuras 2000 we are committed to joining the global fight to make tourism a 100% sustainable activity.
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On February 27th, we experienced the inauguration of the new IMAX 3D theater at Miraflores Visitor Center, where the documentary "Panama Canal: A Land Divided, A World United" is screened.
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The automobile race organized by the Costa Rica Touring Car Championship (CTCC) and this year it will run the next April 27 on the track of Parque Viva.
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Panama is home to one of the most studied forests in the world. However, science is not exactly what motivates you to visit the Panamanian rainforest but its beautiful (and accessible) biodiversity.
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Panama starts the year receiving good news and the recognition it deserves since you can find it not only in one but in three international listings as one of the best destinations to travel in 2019.
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