 Capital city - Panama city  Longest canal – the panama canal  Language – Spanish  Population – 3,595,490  President – Ricardo Martinelli.

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 Capital city - Panama city  Longest canal – the panama canal  Language – Spanish  Population – 3,595,490  President – Ricardo Martinelli

 Panama City is the largest and most populated city in Panama.  It is located in east Panama.  Its population is 880,691.  The Panama canal flows through Panama City.

 The Panama Canal is the longest canal in Panama. It stretches 48 miles[77.1 kilometers ] across the main land.  The canal is mostly used for boats and shipping. Its first use was in august  It has three locks each 110 foot[ 33.5meters ] wide. The Panama Canal also connects to the Atlantic Ocean.

 Manuel Antonio Noriega Moreno was a former politician and soldier.  He was born February 11 th  He was involved with the CIA a lot and became military leader of Panama in August

 Panama has over 500 rivers but most you cannot travel along. The main canal is the Panama Canal and that also brings in a lot of money.  The main mountains are Alto de Nique, Ancon Hill, Volcán Barú, Cerro Echandi, El Valle, Cerro Fábrega, Cerro Kamuk, La Yaguada, Picacho Mountain.

 Ricardo Martinelli was born in Panama City in March 11 th 1952 [aged 60].  He is a catholic and won the election in July 1 st  He is a member of the Democratic Change political party.  He is also the 49 th president of Panama

 Carlos Francisco Chang Marín.  Manuel Chong Neto.  Antonio Jose Guzman.  José Luis Rodríguez Pittí.  Alfredo Sinclair.  Olga Sinclair.