The definite origin of the name Panama is unknown. There are several theories. One states that the country was named after a commonly found species of tree (Sterculia apetala, the Panama tree). Another states that the first settlers

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At the time of the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the known inhabitants of Panama included the Cuevas and the Coclétribes. These people have nearly disappeared, as they had

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Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica. It mostly lies between latitudes 7°

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Panama's politics take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Panama is both head of state and head of government,

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According to the CIA World Factbook, as of 2012 Panama had an unemployment rateof 2.7 percent. A food surplus was registered in August 2008.

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Demographics
Panama had an estimated population of 4,176,869 in 2018. The proportion of the population aged less than 15 in 2010 was 29 percent. 64.5 percent

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The culture of Panama derives from European music, art and traditions brought by the Spanish to Panama. Hegemonic forces have created hybrid forms blending African and Native American culture with European culture. For example, the tamboritois

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