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Country Name: Republic of Panama
Capital: Panama City
Nationality: Panamanian
Population: 3,191,319 (July 2006 est.)
Language: The official language is Spanish, many Panamanians speak both Spanish & English
Weather: The average is 27°C (80°F). o 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit)
Currency: US $. It is 1:1 tied with the Balboa (PAB) since its introduction
Government: Constitutional Democracy
Time Zone: The time is EST (GMT -5) all year long
Religion: There is an absolute freedom of Religion in Panama.
Most panamanians are Catholic