Panama Facts

Interesting Facts for Kids

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Here are some interesting Panama Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

Panama for Kids

  • Population: 3.8 million people live in Panama (2020)
  • Capital: Panama City with 1.9 million inhabitants 
  • Name: Republic de Panama. República de Panamá
  • Language: Spanish
  • Literacy: More than 95% of the people can read and write.
  • Religion: mainly Christians (Roman Catholic 85%, Protestants 15%)
 
  • Currency: 1 balboa = 100 centesimos
  • National Symbols: Harpy eagle (national bird) blue, white and red (national colours)
  • Motto: “Pro Mundi Beneficio” which means “For the Benefit of the World”
  • National Day: 3 November (Independence Day)
  • History: Panama was inhabited by indigenous tribes such as the Cueva and Chocoan people before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1500. The Spanish settlers based themselves in Panama. The Spanish ruled for about 300 year. Panama gained independence from Spain in 1821, but then became part of the Republic of Gran Colombia and only in 1903 gained full independence.