Information and figures of Panama

• Official name: Republic of Panama.
• Capital: Panama City.
• Nationality: Panamanian.
• Area, and Population Density: 75,990 km2, total population is 2,839.177, 81 persons per km2.
• Age Distribution (%): 0-14 years 37.0% 15-59 years 56.3%, from 60 years of 6.7%
• Political Division: 9 provinces and 3 indigenous communities.
• Government: constitutional democracy, centralized Republic.
• Legal system: based on civil law system, judicial review of legislative acts by the Supreme Court.
• Language: The official language is Spanish. However, many Panamanians speak English.
• Literacy Rate: 90%
• Weather: Panamanian weather is tropical most of the the year. The average temperature is 90F.
• Religion: there is absolute freedom of Religion in Panama. The majority of Panamanians are Catholic. However, due to diversity, you can find all kinds of temples throughout the country.
• Time Zone: in Panama all year is the same time it is EST (GMT -5). Does not apply to summer time.
• Currency: USD
• Trade: normally open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Some are open on Sunday.
• Tipping: 10% to 15% of the invoice is the amount suggested.
• Driving License: the visitors can drive up to 90 days with a foreign license.
• Electricity: 110 volts, 60 cycles.
• Clothing: Light clothing is recommended. You should consider a hat and sun glasses.
• Getting to Panama: the best way to get to Panama is by air. Copa Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Iberia have daily flights to Panama. If you are driving, you can reach Panama through the Interamerican Highway.