| Official Name: |
Republic of Panama. |
| Capital: |
Panama City. |
| Nationality: |
Panamanian. |
| Area, Population and Density: |
75,517 square Km; the total population is 2,839,177, 81 persons/square mi. |
| Age Distribution (%): |
0-14 years 37.0%, 15-59 years 56.3%, 60+ years 6.7%. |
| Political Division: |
9 provinces and 5 indigenous communities. |
| Government: |
Constitutional democracy, centralized Republic. |
| Legal System: |
Based on the civilian legal system, judicial revision of legislative acts in the Supreme Court. Accepting international tribunal jurisdiction, except in some instances. |
| Language: |
The official language is Spanish. However, many Panamanians speak English. |
| Literacy Rate: |
90%. |
| Religion: |
There is an absolute freedom of Religion in Panama. Most Panamanians are Roman Catholic. However, due to the diversity in the country, you can find all kinds of temples of worship throughout the country. |
| Currency: |
The U. S. dollar. The Panamanian currencies are equivalent in size and value to those of the U. S. A. |
| Commerce: |
They are generally open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Some open on Sundays. |
| Dress Code: |
Light clothing is recommended. Dress attire for business is formal: we recommend a light suit for men and for women a light skirt or pants outfit. You should consider a straw hat and sunglasses if you are going to the beach. |
