Panama (officially Republic of Panama) is an independent country located in Central America, Americas. With a population of 4,064,780 people, it ranks #129 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 75,417 km² (#120 globally), with a population density of 54 people per km². The capital city is Panama City. The official language is Spanish.
Key Facts
Population
4,064,780
#129 world ranking
Area
75,417 km²
#120 world ranking
Population Density
54/km²
Capital
Panama City
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC-05:00
Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
2
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+507
Languages
- Spanish— see all countries
Currency
- Panamanian balboa (B/.)— see all countries
- United States dollar ($)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (2)
Countries bordering Panama →
Colombia
Costa RicaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
What is the population of Panama?
Panama has a population of 4,064,780 people, ranking #129 in the world by population.
How big is Panama?
Panama covers an area of 75,417 km², ranking #120 in the world by area. The population density is 54 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Panama?
The official languages of Panama are: Spanish.
What is the currency of Panama?
The currency of Panama is Panamanian balboa (B/.), United States dollar ($).
What countries border Panama?
Panama shares borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Costa Rica.