Customs in Panama
● When greeting each other they either
kiss each other on each cheek or a
handshake.
● Gifts, mainly homemade food, are
given as a nice gesture.
● People either say ‘buenas’ or ‘mucho
gusto’ when passing by someone
even if they are strangers.
Natural Resources & Industries
● Agriculture
● Copper
● Ecotourism
● Hydropower
● Franchising
● Mahogany Forests
● Manufacturing
Country’s Flag & Meaning
● The white on the flag means peace.
The blue star represents purity and
honesty which represents the
Conserative Party. The red star
portrays authority and law which is
the Liberal Party.
La Pollera is the traditional dress of Panama.
The outfit is worn on carnavals, festivals,
mainly any special event. Pollera’s are also
fully handmade.
History of Panama
Panama is a country found in Central
America, between Colombia and Costa Rica.
Panama was a colony of the Spanish Empire
for about 300 years. After, Panama left the
Empire to become a part of Colombia and
Panama tried to leave Colombia but
couldn’t. So, in 1903 Panama finally
declared independence and signed a treaty
with the U.S.
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Panama
“Bridge of the World, Heart of the
Universe”
By: Gigi Rivera 6th Period
Interesting Facts
● Known as the Dubai of the Americas
● Panama means “abundance of fish”
● Panama is the only country in the
world in which you can see the sun
rise in the Pacific Ocean and set on the
Atlantic Ocean from the top of the
highest point in the country, Volcan
Baru.
● First Latin American country to adopt
the U.S. currency as its own.
● Also called ‘Crisol de Razas” due to
the great ethnic diversity in the
country.
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Major Landmarks to Visit
Carnavales
San Blas
Islands

San Blas also has

over 365 islands,
so you could visit
each island every
day of the year!
Los Carnavales is a tradition Panamaians do
that are loud, lively, and colorful. When at
one of these you may find yourself partying The president and current leader of Panama,
for several hours. Carnavales have parades, is Laurentino Cortizo. He leads a democratic
decorated floats, dancing, music, and republic country.
dressed queens!
Economy
The official language of this country is
Spanish.
The Panama Canal Currency
The Panama Canal is a man made waterway
that connects the Caribbean and Atlantic
oceans. It is significant because it lets cargo
ships and cruises get across the Isthmus of
Panama instead of going all around South
America.

Volcan Baru

You Panama’s economy is one of the most stable

can hike up to in America. The most common exports are
the top of the volcano and The currency in Panama is the United States bananas, refined petroleum, packed
see both the Pacific and Caribbean dollar and Panamanian Balboa. medications, coffee, etc.
oceans from the summit.