The Republic of Panama is one of the most prosperous, mysterious and interesting countries in the world. In its corners are the most beautiful landscapes. This country gives a lot of tremendous emotions that forever cut into the memory of any tourist. Our article will open you the most amazing and interesting facts about the wonderful country of North America - the Republic of Panama.
Top 15 facts about Panama
In Panama, there are often high-profile events and demonstrations. This country has a complicated history and many sights , in it were born outstanding personalities who also glorified the republic to the whole world. Let's find out the most interesting facts about the wonderful country of Panama:
- The Republic is the only place on the planet where you can observe how the sun rises above the Pacific Ocean and goes over the Atlantic.
- The country has a huge number of birds. The number of their varieties exceeds the figures of Canada and the United States, taken together - and this despite the relatively modest size of Panama.
- Panama is the most developed in North America. It contains the bulk of industrial production.
- The Panama Railway is considered the most expensive in the world. On its construction it took more than 8 billion dollars and 5 long years.
- In the country is located one of the largest merchant fleets, which significantly raised the country's economy. Bananas, rice, coffee, shrimp are the leading products that are exported to almost all European countries in large quantities.
- Panama has a really good location. Its coastline is near the tropical storm zone, but they are not in the country.
- Almost all the attractions of Panama are located along its perimeter, but in the center of them very little.
- The Panama Canal is the longest in the world. Its length is 80 km, and over the year it passes more than 1000 huge ships.
- The country ranks second in the world in the number of offshore companies.
- On the Pearl Islands, the best pearls in the world are mined. The most famous prey was "Peregrine" in 31 carats.
- In the mountains of Panama there is a unique species of predatory birds - the eagle harpy. Also at the peak of the slopes is the Quetzal, the sacred bird of the Indians.
- The name was given to the country by the homonymous hats worn by the builders during the construction of the Panama Canal. Actually, these hats were popular among local residents.
- In 1502 the coast of the country was explored by Christopher Columbus.
- Panama belongs to the most economically developed and rich countries of Latin America.
- The republic is considered one of the most dangerous for tourist rest due to frequent earthquakes.
