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Quick facts about Panama
Location:
Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica
Area: 78,200 sq km
Climate:
Tropical maritime; hot, humid, cloudy; prolonged rainy season (May to January), short dry season (January to May)
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Languages:
Spanish (official), English 14%; note - many Panamanians bilingual
Capital: Panama
Currency (code):
Balboa (PAB); US dollar (USD)
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