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Welcome to Panama!
Geography
Did you know "This Latin American nation has a territory of 30,200 square miles (75,517 km ²). Located in Central America, between Costa Rica and Colombia. There are 480 rivers in the country. The population the nation is about 3.1 million people. The capital is Panama City, one of the most modern cities in Latin America.
UNESCO Heritage World
Did you know "Despite being one of the smallest republics in Latin America, the country has five UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has more universal wonders Denmark (4), Estonia (2), and the Dominican Republic Republic (1). The following are World Heritage Sites in the country:
"Fortifications of the Caribbean coast of Panama
Darien National Park "
-Talamanca Range-La Amistad Rserves / La Amistad National Park
-Archaeological Site of Panama Viejo and Historic District of Panama
-National Park Coiba and its Special Zone of Marine Protection
Multi-sport Events
Did you know For the first time since 1938, Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Panama City in the 1970s. More than 2095 athletes from 22 countries and territories participating in the Games, including British Honduras (now Belize) and Suriname. Meanwhile, Panama City home of the 1973 Bolivarian Games, a sporting event involving athletes from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.
Famous women
Did you know "This Central American country is home to some remarkable women: María Olimpia Obaldía (poet), Berta Torrijos de Arosemena (feminist), Susana Richa de Torrijos (former Minister of Education), Margot Fonteyn (ballerina), Amelia Ycaza Deniz (poet), Justin Pasek (Miss Universe 2002) and Mireya Moscoso (former Head of State).
Independence
Did you know "The November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence from Colombia. This year, Panama was the youngest nation the world.
Economy
Did you know "The country has a high per capita GDP compared with countries Latin American countries. Panama's major exports are bananas, coffee, shrimp, fish and seafood, while imports of manufactures of goods from America and Europe.
Olympic History
Does knowledge of Panama's National Olympic Committee sent a team of five people to the Olympic Games 2008 in the People's Republic of China. The athletes were: Irving Saladino (track and field / jump of men long) Bayano Kamani (athletics / men's hurdles 400 m), Jesika Jimenez (women's fencing), Edgar Roberto Crespo (men's 100m breaststroke), and Christine Bodden Baca (back Women's 100m).
United Nations
Did you know, International Organizations
Do you know, during the second half of the 20th century, the Spanish-speaking nation joined the United Nations. In 1981 and 1982, Panama was elected as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations along with China, America, Britain and other countries. Previously, Panama diplomat was Jorge Illueca considered one of the favorites to win the post of UN Secretary General. Moreover, the Latin American republic also belong to the Organization American States (OAS) and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Miss Universe
Did you know?
To the representative of Panama Justine Pasek was crowned 2002 Miss Universe 2002 – a position he held for nine months – in New York. He thus became the first Central Universe Miss America. Meanwhile, in 2003 the nation had been chosen as host city for the Miss Universe 51. The country's President Mireya Moscoso, established financial support for the global event.
Famous visitors
Did you know "In 1983, Pope John Paul II arrived to Panama City for an official visit.
Olympic Champs
Did you-The Central American country is the home of Irving Saladino, one of the world's highest profile athletes. Mr. Saladino won the Olympic long jump title at the 29th Games Olympics in Beijing, China. Other than that, he also won the gold medal in the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan. Irving Saladino Aranda born Jahir on January 23, 1983, in Columbus.
Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Freelance writer. Alejandro is author of a host of articles/essays about over 220 countries and dependencies (and American States as well), from ecology, history, tourism and national heroes to Olympic sports, foreign relations, and wildlife. In addition, he has published some books on women’s rights, among them “History of the Women in America” and “Famous Americans”.
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