1. Mr. Mack’s 5th Grade class PC3
Mackenzie Bilson
Panama
Mr. Mack’s 5th Grade class PC3

2. Continent of Panama
Panama is located on the continent of North America.

3. The Government of Panama
Panamas president is Ricardo Martinelli. Panama is a representative democracy with three branches of government which are Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches.

4. How Panama Gained Independence
On 3 November 1903, Panama gained its independence when Panama and the United States fought against Colombia. The United States helped Panama win war because the U.S wanted to build a canal in panama and they sent a gunboat called the “Nashville" to stop Colombia and Spain from entering.

5. Languages Spoken in Panama
In Panama people speak mostly Spanish.14% speak English. Many Panamanians are bilingual.

6. Major Religions of Panama
Panamas major religions are Roman Catholic and Protestant.

7. Employment in Panama
Some of the jobs in Panama are construction, brewing, cement and other construction materials, and sugar milling.

8. Customs, Traditions and Holidays of Panama
Panama celebrates New years, Flag day, Labor day, Independence day, Christmas, Mothers day, Martyrs' Day, Good Friday, Independence from Spain, Independence from Colombia, First call of Independence, National revolution day, All Souls day, National Anthem day, Immaculate Conception, and Shrove Tuesday.

9. Extra Information
Some of Panamas outdoor activities are boating, Kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and zip line canopy.
People in Panama are called Panamanians.
The U.S invasion of Panama

10. Here’s a closer look at Panama.