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Panama

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Panama

By: Kaitlyn Schauske
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Historical Events

In 1541 1,500 Spanish settlers moved to Panama
In 1810 Napoleon overthrew the king of Spain.

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Historical Events con.


And then in 1821 Panama becomes independent of Spain but does not become fully independent until 190.

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Government
Panama is a Unitary State but also is a Presidential System

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Government
Both US and Panama have Presidential System and Constitutional Republic ways of governing their country. But Panama also has Unitary State while the US has Federal Republic.

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Economy
Usually based on a well-developed service sector that accounts for nearly 80% GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

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Economy
Both are primarily based on Market economy (distribution of goods).

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Geography
Panama borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Panama has both Deciduous and Evergreen Forests.

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Climate and Geography

Panama has a low of 75 degrees and a rare high of 90 degrees. Panama also has a hand-full of steep, rugged mountains.

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Culture
Panama has a blend of culture ranging from African and Native American culture to European.

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Culture Similarities

The US and Panama have a very wide range of cultures. Like Native and African American.

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Victoriano Lorenzo (patriot)

He was a patriot from the 1900's that lead guerrillas against the Conservative government in October 1900.

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Bayano (rebel slave)

Bayano led to say one of the biggest slave riot in the 16th century.

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Belisario Porras (former President)

He was not only President for three terms but was also a Panamanian Journalist.

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Historical People Similarities

Both Panama and US have many people in different varieties of art, music, and political people that are important.

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Current Challenges

  • Big projects will add to debt
  • Big Projects will raise unemployment
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Current Positives

  • Unemployment was at 4.8% in 2012 (currently at 4.2%)
  • Rising star in Latin American Economy
  • Big Plans for the Panama Canal
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If I had a choice to either immigrate to Panama or to immigrate from Panama, I would rather immigrate to Panama because I feel as though the US and Panama are run in a very similar way.

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