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1. By: Caroline Jaeger

   The Country of Panama

2. Capital, Location, and 411 - Panama’s Capital: Panama City Panama City is also Panama's largest city - Panama’s location: south of Coast Rica and north of Columbia -Geography: Panama has a few mountains on the West coast, as well as some hills in other areas. It is a little bit tinier than South Carolina. -Population: about 3,360,474
3. Panama’s Flag Panama’s Flag was adopted December 20, 1903 The Flag’s two colors represent the two political parties, the Liberals, and the Conservatives. The colors have other meanings as well. The blue shows the Caribbean sea and Pacific Ocean and the red shows the blood shed for the country’s independence. The blue star stands for honesty and purity, and the authority of law is shown through the red star.
4. Panama’s Independence; How it was Gained As of the 16th Century, Panama remained in Spain’s hands until 1821 But then it became one of Columbia’s provinces. With military aide of the United States, Panama declared independence from Columbia in 1903.
5. Historical Significance; The Panama Canal Perhaps the most well-known part about Panama is the Panama Canal The French were originally planning on building the canal, but failed. The idea came from Emperor Charles V, but his chief surveyor stated that “no one in the world had enough money and power to connect the world’s two greatest oceans.” Lieutenant Lucien Napoleon Bonaparte Wyse made an agreement with the Columbia’s government to build the canal. The construction was under Ferdinand-Marie de Lesseps. He insisted on making the canal sea-level, which was a big mistake. The construction began on January 1, 1880, and ended almost nine years later., in December, 1888. France than tried to finish the big project in 1894, but again failed. In 1904, the United States bought France’s rights to build the trench for $40,000,000.
6. One of Panama’s Holiday’s On November 3rd, Panama celebrates its anniversary separation from Colombia. They celebrate with parades. The celebrating carries on to the 4th, 5th, and 10th.
7. The Panama Canal This canal is known as one of the most amazing man-made built projects. It is 50 miles long connects the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. The United States, among with a few other countries, worked on the canal for about ten years. It was officially open in 1914. Panama was given back the task of operating the canal by the United States on December 31, 1999.
8. Geographical Significance of Panama Panama has the capability of being divided into three main physical regions. These regions are: Chains of mountains and hills that pass thru Panama’s center, creating the “spine”. 85% of Panama is covered by coastal lowlands. The last region is islands located off both coasts of Panama; about 1,500.
9. Dr. Manuel Amador Guerrero This man was Panama’s first president. He lived from 1833-1909. He was Panama’s first President from 1904-1908. He was born in Columbia and first came to Panama in 1855. When he first arrived he started working on the Panama Railroad as a doctor. He played an important role in gaining Panama’s independence in 1903.
10. Mireya Moscoso She was Panama’s first female president from 1999-2004. She was originally married to Arnulfo Arias. She is well-known for trying to reduce poverty, improve education, and slowing down the country’s privatization process through campaigns.
11. The Language of Dance Spanish is well known for being the main language for the people of Panama, but dance is a language Panamanians have a passion for. Tamborito (also known as little drummer) is Panama’s national dance. Traditionally, the dancers wear eye-catching costumes. The women normally wear two-piece dresses and the men wear ankle-length pants and sandals.
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