What is the capital of Panama?

The capital of Panama is Panama City.

What continent is Panama in?

Panama is in North America, specifically the Central America subregion.

What is the population of Panama?

Panama has a population of roughly 4,176,873 people, across a land area of 75,417 km².

What language is spoken in Panama?

The main language of Panama is Spanish.

Which countries border Panama?

Panama shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia and Costa Rica.

Panama

Republic of Panama

Panama is a country in Central America, North America. Its capital is Panama City, home to roughly 4,176,873 people across 75,417 km² of land.

Where is Panama?

Panama is in Central America, North America, bordering Colombia, Costa Rica. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Panama City
Continent: North America
Subregion: Central America
Population: 4,176,873
Land area: 75,417 km²
ISO codes: PA / PAN
Languages: Spanish
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB)
Calling code: +507
Internet domain: .pa

How Panama compares

Panama ranks 126th of 194 countries on this site by population and 116th by land area — roughly 0.06% of their combined population. In North America it ranks 12th of 23 by population and 8th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Panama: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Panama flag breaks down as 47% white, 28.4% blue and 24.6% red.

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Did you know?

The Panama Canal lifts ships through mountain locks, linking the Atlantic and Pacific in a day.
The Guna Yala comarca lets indigenous communities govern the stunning San Blas Islands.
Casco Viejo's crumbling balconies are being restored into cafés above Panama Bay.
Bocas del Toro draws surfers and snorkelers to mangrove islets and coral gardens.
The Darién Gap is a roadless jungle frontier where Central America meets South America.

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Panama: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Panama?: The capital of Panama is Panama City.
What continent is Panama in?: Panama is in North America, specifically the Central America subregion.
What is the population of Panama?: Panama has a population of roughly 4,176,873 people, across a land area of 75,417 km².
What language is spoken in Panama?: The main language of Panama is Spanish.
Which countries border Panama?: Panama shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia and Costa Rica.

Practice with geography games

Studying Panama is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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