Panama - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Panama

Area in Km²

78,200

Population

3,661,868 population

Capital

Panama City

Religion

93% Christian; 7% Other

Government

Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language

Spanish

Languages spoken

Arabic, Mandarin, English, Italian

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

-5

Currency

Currency

Dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

Medium

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+507

Internet availability

Cities only

Electricity

V

120

Hz

60