Panama Environment

 

Panama's forests contain more species than any other country in North and Central America. Panama serves as a migratory path for birds traversing the continents of North and South America.

 

Although Panama is slightly smaller than South Carolina, it hosts more than 900 bird species - that's more than all the bird species registered in the United States and Canada combined.

 

Bordering both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Panama boasts nearly 3,000 kilometers of coastline and is home to the famous Panama Canal which connects the two oceans. As a result of its growing population and increasing economic activity in the Panama Canal region, the region's natural resources are vulnerable.

 

Land area: 29,340 sq mi (75,991 sq km); total area: 30,193 sq mi (78,200 sq km)

Population (2006 est.): 3,191,319 (growth rate: 1.6%); birth rate: 21.7/1000; infant mortality rate: 16.4/1000; life expectancy:75.2; density per sq mi: 109

 

Languages: Spanish (official), English 14%, many bilingual

 

Ethnicity/race: mestizo 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Indian 6%

Religions: Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 15%

 

 

Panama Weather

 

How is the weather in Panama?  This is a common question.  Most of Panama is situated just a few degrees (8) above the equator, so temperatures vary little from month to month.  What does vary is the rainfall and humidity as well as the average temperature of each region.  Panama has destinations that enjoy a variety of climates, from the light sweater weather of Boquete to extreme heat and humidity of Colon. 

 

Panama City is at sea level, so the climate is quite warm and humid (depends on the month), similar to Miami.  Air conditioning is everywhere: taxis, hotels, stores, restaurants...and the locals are quite used to it.  Light city clothing is recommended for Panama City. Walking the city at noon can be uncomfortable, but the early mornings and evenings are fantastic.  Beach towns and the islands are warm, but a nice breeze and lower humidity on some islands makes it quite pleasant for beach goers. 

 

The Anton Valley and Chiriqui Province are both at higher elevation and enjoy cooler weather.  The Caribbean and Pacific Coasts have slightly different seasons.  Because of the great variety of islands, mainland beaches, mountains and valleys, just about any time of year there is always somewhere pleasant to visit in Panama.

 

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