Countries of the World: Panama
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Panama.
Panama is a country on the North American continent with a Northern coastline along the Caribbean Sea and a Southerly coastline along the North Pacific ocean, a population of just under 4.5 million people in 2022 and the following 2 countries across its borders:
You pronounce Panama like this: PAN-AH-MAH.
Key information and contact details for Panama
Official Language: Spanish.
Secondary Language(s): English, French, Arabic.
Panama dialling code: +507.
Panama currency: Panamanian balboa, United States dollar.
Panama Capital City: Panama City.
Panama International Airport: Tocumen International Airport, Av. Domingo Díaz, Panamá, Panama. Phone Number: +507 238-2700.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police / Ambulance / Fire: 911.
British Embassy: British Embassy Panama City, Humboldt Tower, 4th Floor, Calle 53, Marbella, Panama City, Panama. Phone Number: +507 297 6550.
American Embassy: U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue, Clayton, Panama. Phone Number: +507 317-5000.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/panama.