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The southern most nation of Central America, Panama is the gateway to the South American continent. It shares borders with Costa Rica (330km) to the north and Colombia (225km) to the south. However, it is effectively divided by the famed Panama Canal, which links the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Borders:

Colombia 225 km, Costa Rica 330 km

Population:

3,460,462

GDP per capita:

$13,159.85 per capita

Capital with population:

Panama City - 450,668

Largest city with population:

Panama City - 450,668

Alternative names:

Panama, Republic of Panama, Republica de Panama

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Beverly Hivatt 15th June 2011	What is the difference in the sea levels of the Atlantic Ocean side and the Pacific Ocean side?
El 17th January 2011	My wife and I are also considering Panama (and Belize) for retirement. I would like to hear from people who have done it. We prefer country to city living and enjoy local food and culture. We have traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean so we have an idea of what we are looking for.
Stephen Edison Ryan 13th January 2010	No heading for exports? Why not?

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