Learn about religion in Panama, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Learn about core health indicators in Panama in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information.

This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama." It provides information about the colonial period of Panamanian history. "Panama's relations with the parent government at Bogota, from 1821, the year of...

This site has excellent content range and is easy to navigate to find specifics. It is colorful, attractive, and extremely useful to learn not only the "basics" of Panama, but also specific holidays and customs, export products, etc. One...

This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama." It is an excellent narrative of both the Pre-Colombian and Colonial Periods of Panamanian history.

This site contains an extensive collection of historic photos, documents, stories, oral histories, indigenous art, and news items related to the Panama Canal and America's involvement in it.

A very good country profile and history of Panama in outline form. Very specific, but still easy to access information you want.

This is the index page for the Web of the Legislative Assembly of Panama. This page provides numerous links to learn more about the organization. For example, click on "Conozca la Asamblea" (get to know the Assembly) to start.

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...

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...

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.

A nice summary of the climate in Panama. Read about weather patterns, expected temperatures, and different climatic zones.

A staggering 25,000 workers lost their lives. And artificial limb makers clamored for contracts with the canal builders. In a quest to fulfill a centuries-old dream to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the builders of the Panama...

This page is part of the Web entitled "Political Database of the Americas", at Georgetown University. The page lists other civil organizations that exist in Panama, with links to learn more about each one.

The Panama Canal is not only important for the economy of Panama. It is also hugely important to the United States economy and to countries around the world. If it were to close, the entire global economy would suffer.

A brief description of the diplomacy involved between the United States and other countries leading up to the building of the Panama Canal.

Looks at the history and importance of the Panama Canal to global trade on the 100th anniversary of its opening. Also discusses the impact of the canal on how regional economies evolved in the United States and developed in other...

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.

Read about the relationship between the United States and Panama. (February 2018)

This primary source set includes photographs, documents, maps, and footage that can be used to explore the stories of environmental issues, political struggle, and human labor that built the Panama Canal.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Panama in Central America.

The story behind building a canal through the isthmus of Panama is one of incompetence and corruption on the part of the French, who first attempted the feat. Many of the actions of the United States in acquiring the land through which...

This essay describes the magnitude of the Panama Canal construction and its impact on the world.

This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.