Despite the smallness of the area of Panama compared to other nations in Central America, Panama has diverse forms of natural landscapes and ecosystems: rainforests, mountain forests, coral reefs, beaches, and wetlands with mangrove trees.

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December 31, 1999 marked the transfer of the Panama Canal from the United States to the Republic of Panama. We remember all those who built, maintained, and secured the Panama Canal so that the world could have a "shortcut". All of us who were so fortunate to be a part of this marvel, in whatever capacity, take great pride in what was accomplished. We all left a part of ourselves on the Isthmus of Panama. Now it is Panama's turn to take up the challenge. Buena suerte, Panamá - you'll always have a special place in our hearts.

Read more: Panama & Canal Zone in Cyberspace   

The Panamanian people love a party - a fact reflected in a wide variety of nightlife spots-bars, discos, pubs and casinos.

Read more: www.panamainfo.com/en/panama-city-nightlife  

Flying to or within Panama? Complete list of airlines that fly to Panama from the United States & Europe.  As with countries in Central America, Panama is just a short plane ride away. Fourteen major US cities offer direct daily flights to Panama City: Los Angeles, New York, Newark, Washington, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Tampa, and Orlando.

Read more: www.hablayapanama.com/info/panama-airlines