Panama

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/panama

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Panama?Southernmost isthmus of Central America, connecting North and South America
2. How many people live in Panama?Approximately 4.3 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Panama?75,417 square kilometers (29,120 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Panama?Panama City
5. What language do people speak in Panama?Spanish (official), English widely used in commerce and tourism
6. When was Panama built?Independence from Spain: November 28, 1821; Secession from Colombia: November 3, 1903

Geopolitical Significance: The importance of a country's location and geography in influencing international relations and power dynamics.
Endemic Species: A species of plant or animal that is native and restricted to a particular geographic area.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
Human Development Index (HDI): A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.