Panama Country Analysis

Country Profile Panama, republic in Central America, is located on the narrow strip of land that connects North and South America. Its position between two continents and separating two oceans has played a defining role in Panama's history and the livelihoods of its people. Panama is crossed by mountain ranges, covered with large areas of rain forest, and bounded by two long coastlines studded with islands and bays. At several places it spans less than …

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