Panama Briella Gorgoglione 5/20/2011 Mr. Scott, Desert Oasis
The People Population: 3,460,462 Language: Spanish Age Expectancy: 75.5 yrs
Geography Capital City: Panama City Major Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers: Gatun Lake, San Pablo River, Chepo River etc. Climate:84 degrees
Culture Religion: Roman Catholic Holidays: New Years, Easter, Christmas, etc. Dress: Panamanian people often wear the traditional clothes from their culture. Food: Chicken or Fish
Economy Money used: Balboa Imports: Cosmetics, Computers, Fuel Oil, etc. Exports: Fruits, cane and beet sugar, fish,etc.
Government Type of Government: Constitutional Democracy Current Leader: Ricardo Martinelli
Landmarks Name of Landmark: Panama Canal Where it is located: The isthmus of Panama connecting the Pacific and Caribbean Sea. Why it is important: They need it to get their goods.
Something I found Interesting Animals: Poison Dart Frogs are very common in Panama rainforests.
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