Panama

The national flag of Panama is divided into four quarters: white with a blue star, red, blue, and white with a red star. Blue represents the Conservative Party, red represents the Liberal Party, while the white quarters symbolize peace and harmony. The blue star stands for purity and honesty, and the red star represents authority and law.

Panama officially adopted its current national flag on December 20, 1903, shortly after gaining independence from Colombia. It became the permanent national flag in 1925 and symbolizes political balance, national unity and the sovereignty of the Republic of Panama.

• Official Name: Republic of Panama
• Capital: Panama City
• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Population: approx. 4.6 million
• Official Language: Spanish
• Currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB) & United States Dollar (USD)

Famous Attractions
• Panama Canal
• Casco Viejo
• San Blas Islands
• Coiba National Park
• Bocas del Toro

Panama is renowned for the world-famous Panama Canal, tropical rainforests and Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. Visitors explore the historic district of Casco Viejo, cruise through the Panama Canal, relax in the San Blas Islands, discover Coiba National Park and enjoy the beaches of Bocas del Toro.