1. Panama Gian Joseph 6/4/2010

2. Where is Panama located? Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica.

3. Flag, Motto, Anthem: Isthmus Hymn CHORUS: We finally attained victory In the happy field of union. With glowing splendor, The new nation is illumined. It is necessary to veil with a curtain The Calvary and Cross of the past, And for you to adorn the azure of your skies With the splendid light of concord. Progress fondly touches your homes, In time with the music of a sublime song. You see, roaring at your feet, two oceans Which give direction to your noble mission. CHORUS: On your flower-covered soil, Kissed by the warm breeze, Warlike clamor has ended And only brotherly love reigns. Ahead, with spade and stone-mason's hammer! To work, without more delay! In this way we shall be the honor and glory Of this fertile land of Columbus. “For the Benefit of the World”

4. Sports: A national sport of panama is baseball. Others include soccer, volleyball, and tennis.

5. Government and Politics: The Panama Government and Politics comprises of the Legislature of Panama, Judiciary of Panama and the Political Parties of Panama. The most important governing bodies in the Panama Government and Politics, which implement the rules and regulations set by the Panama constitution, are the Panama executive, the Panama legislature and the Panama judiciary. These three distinctive bodies have different functions to perform and together they work towards the progressive development of the country.

6. Famous people/role model: Ruben Blades Is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, lawyer, actor, Latin jazz musician, and politician, performing musically most often in the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz genres. Ruben Blades is often called the Renaissance man of Salsa. “As songwriter, Blades brought the lyrical sophistication of Central American nueva canción and Cuban nueva trova as well as experimental tempos and political inspired Nuyorican salsa to his music, creating thinking persons' (salsa) dance music”. An innovative thinker who has worked also as a poet, philosopher and politician, Ruben Blades is the most recognized Panamanian in the world.

7. What do you like the most about Panama? I like that Panama is socially and economically active and their culture.