Panama's conventional long form name is the Republic of Panama.
Panama's capital city is, Panama city.
Panama is a constitutional democracy.
Panama gained it's independence on 3 November 1903 (from Colombia; became independent from Spain on 28 November 1821)
Panama's Independence Day, 3 November (1903) and is celebrated as a national holiday.
Panamas chief of state: President Juan Carlos VARELA (since 1 July 2014); Vice President Isabel de SAINT MALO de Alvarado (since 1 July 2014); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government.
His executive powers: are to enforce the laws.
Legislative branch unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
Powers: to make and vote on policies
Judicial branch: Supreme Court of Justice or Corte Suprema de Justicia (consists of 9 magistrates and 9 alternates and divided into civil, criminal, administrative, and general business chambers)
The suffrage rights of the people is universal above the age of 18.
Their Ambassador to the U.S.: Ambassador Emanuel Arturo GONZALEZ-REVILLA Lince
They do not have an Embassy in the U.S.
A list of their consulates in the U.S.:Honolulu, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Tampa (FL), Washington DC
Our Ambassador to them: Ambassador Jonathan D. FARRAR
Our Embassy over there is located at Edificio 783, Avenida Demetrio Basilio Lakas Panama, Apartado Postal 0816-02561, Zona 5, Panama City
Their U.N. Rep. is:Pablo Antonio Thalassinos
The Panama National Anthem is: "Himno Istmeno" (Isthmus Hymn).
Their flag is divided into four, equal rectangles; the top quadrants are white (hoist side) with a blue five-pointed star in the center and plain red; the bottom quadrants are plain blue (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star in the center; the blue and red colors are those of the main political parties (Conservatives and Liberals respectively) and the white denotes peace between them; the blue star stands for the civic virtues of purity and honesty, the red star signifies authority and law
Some national Symbols: harpy eagle; national colors: blue, white, red
Panama is currently holding 15,551 Colombians as refugees.
Panama is used as a place to transport victims of human trafficking.
The major problem drug in Panama is Cocaine.
Panama's capital city is, Panama city.
Panama is a constitutional democracy.
Panama gained it's independence on 3 November 1903 (from Colombia; became independent from Spain on 28 November 1821)
Panama's Independence Day, 3 November (1903) and is celebrated as a national holiday.
Panamas chief of state: President Juan Carlos VARELA (since 1 July 2014); Vice President Isabel de SAINT MALO de Alvarado (since 1 July 2014); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government.
His executive powers: are to enforce the laws.
Legislative branch unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
Powers: to make and vote on policies
Judicial branch: Supreme Court of Justice or Corte Suprema de Justicia (consists of 9 magistrates and 9 alternates and divided into civil, criminal, administrative, and general business chambers)
The suffrage rights of the people is universal above the age of 18.
Their Ambassador to the U.S.: Ambassador Emanuel Arturo GONZALEZ-REVILLA Lince
They do not have an Embassy in the U.S.
A list of their consulates in the U.S.:Honolulu, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Tampa (FL), Washington DC
Our Ambassador to them: Ambassador Jonathan D. FARRAR
Our Embassy over there is located at Edificio 783, Avenida Demetrio Basilio Lakas Panama, Apartado Postal 0816-02561, Zona 5, Panama City
Their U.N. Rep. is:Pablo Antonio Thalassinos
The Panama National Anthem is: "Himno Istmeno" (Isthmus Hymn).
Their flag is divided into four, equal rectangles; the top quadrants are white (hoist side) with a blue five-pointed star in the center and plain red; the bottom quadrants are plain blue (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star in the center; the blue and red colors are those of the main political parties (Conservatives and Liberals respectively) and the white denotes peace between them; the blue star stands for the civic virtues of purity and honesty, the red star signifies authority and law
Some national Symbols: harpy eagle; national colors: blue, white, red
Panama is currently holding 15,551 Colombians as refugees.
Panama is used as a place to transport victims of human trafficking.
The major problem drug in Panama is Cocaine.