Panama
Published on Nov 24, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
GEOGRAPHY
- It is the land bridge between North and South America.
- It also controls Panama Canal. Panama has over 500 rivers.
- Has coastline, 397 miles on the Atlantic,746 miles on the Pacific.
- They have a dormant volcano called the Barú Volcano.
- 2 Mountain ranges, Cordillera Central and Andean mountain system.
Photo by NeilsPhotography
INDEPENDENCE
- They gained independence November 28,1821.
- They gained it by the Hay-Herrán Treaty, signed by Columbia.
- It granted the Isthmus of Panama to the USA.
Photo by thinkpanama
GOVERNMENT
- Panamas current government type is a constitutional democracy.
- This government is based on supreme power and authority.
FOOD/CUSTOMS/TRADITIONS
- A popular breakfast food is Hojaldras. A popular lunch is Sancocho.
- Customs and Traditions: One is the La Mejorana Festival.
- Another is the Sabbath of Glory.
- Some dances they perform are El Torito and La Pajarilla.
Photo by Argazki Salazarillo
FAMOUS PEOPLE
- Alfredo Sinclair is a well known artist.
- Jordana Brewster is an actor who played in the Fast Five.
- Jaime Murrell who is a Christian music composer.
Photo by Jenny Factory
Panama Climate
Panama is generally hot, humid, and cloudy. It has a rain season (May to January) and a dry season (January to May).
Photo by John-Morgan
Flag Representation
The red represents the liberals and the blue represents the conservationists. The white stands for the peace between them. The blue star stands for purity wile the white star symbolizes the authority of law.
THE FLAG
RECENTLY...
A NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SHOULD BRING IN MORE TOURISTS AND VACATION HOME BUYERS.
Photo by berkuspic
