Panama

About Panama:         

• Location: It is a country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama.
• Bordering Countries: It is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia.
• Water Bodies: It is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the north and by the Pacific Ocean to the south.
• Capital City: Panama City.
• Geographical Features of Panama:
  • Climate: Panama has a moist tropical and subtropical climate.
  • Lakes: Lake Gatun which also plays a vital role in the operation of the Panama Canal.
  • River: Tuira River is the longest river of Panama.
  • Mountain Range: The Cordillera Central, or Central Mountain Range, runs down the middle of Panama.
  • Natural Resources: It mainly consists of gold, copper, manganese, and iron.