Welcome to Panama 🇵🇦 — a remarkable destination in Central America. Its official name is Republic of Panama, and today around 4.5 million people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 75,417 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Panama: key statistics, an introduction to Panama City, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Panama
Panama lies in Central America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 75,417 square kilometres, it ranks 120th in the world by total area.
Panama has a coastline as well as land borders with Colombia and Costa Rica — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Panama City serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Panama has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Panama is home to approximately 4.5 million residents — the 129th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Panamanians.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Panama rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Panamanian balboa (PAB, symbol B/.). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Panama is +507. Websites from the country typically use the .pa internet domain.
If Panama came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Panama City) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Panama shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Panama
- Panama's flag emoji is 🇵🇦 — its two-letter country code is PA and its three-letter code is PAN.
- Panama covers 75,417 km², ranking 120th in the world by area.
- With about 4.5 million people, Panama holds the 129th spot in the world population ranking.
- Panama is a member state of the United Nations.
- Panama shares borders with 2 countries.
Panama — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Panama?
- The capital of Panama is Panama City.
- What is the population of Panama?
- Panama has a population of approximately 4,515,577 people, ranking 129th in the world.
- Where is Panama located?
- Panama is located in Central America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Panama?
- The main language spoken in Panama is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Panama?
- Panama uses the Panamanian balboa (PAB).
