Panama Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Panama |
| Common Name | Panama – /ˈpæn.ə.mɑ/ |
| Nationality | Panamanian(s) – noun, Panamanian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1821 (from Spain) and in 1903 (from Colombia) |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 provinces and 4 indigenous regions |
| Total Population | 4.4 million (#127) with 69.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Panama City (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Spanish (official), English |
| Electricity Access | 95.2% of total population |
| Internet Access | 68% of total population |
| Currency | Balboas (PAB) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $126.4 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $29,000 (#73) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 75,420 sq km / 29,120 sq mi (#118) with 1.4% water area |
| Geographic Region | Americas – Central America |
| Bordering Countries | Colombia, Costa Rica |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, North Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “Isthmus Hymn”