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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a map of Panama in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of Panama, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of background information about the Central American country of Panama. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete profile of the Republic of Panama including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Panama: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for studying about the Central American country of Panama. Learn significant facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can even view a map and a flag.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource site from the Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Panama. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives a brief overview of the country of Panama, with links to further information. Content covered in the article includes information on Panama's history, politics, geography, economy, and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Cunas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Cunas of Panama. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Panama

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Panama's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video highlighting the race to save...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Panama

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Panama on this site.
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Other

Info Panama: Panama Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
View photo albums of Panama.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Panamanians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Panamanians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Panama, Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful travel journal of photos taken in Panama in 2003. Click on any photo to enlarge it.
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Other

La Prensa Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A major paper of Panama City presents this informative guide (in Spanish) to the most important tourist spots in the country of Panama. It also includes information on folklore and outdoor activities.
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World Geography Games

World Geography Games: Straits and Canals

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know where the Strait of Hormuz is located? Or the Panama Canal? This geography came will ask you locate straits and canals all around the world on the interactive map.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Princeton University

Princeton University: Qed: Mapping Globalization: Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Several historical maps showing steamship routes around 1900, ancient world maps, and shipping routes and lines in 1912, including those that passed through the Panama Canal.
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Other

Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)

For Students 3rd - 5th
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
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Curated OER

Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts and statistics on the geography and people of Panama, along with some background history of the country.
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Curated OER

Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Latin America Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This political map of Latin America and South America is in color and features major cities.