Panama
Republic of Panama
People: Panamanian
Panama is located in Central America and has a population of around 4.1 million. Its capital city is Panama City, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Panama is the 128th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.05% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 116th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 54 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Panama — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Panama |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Panama City |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 4,064,780 |
| Area | 75,417 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +507 |
| Internet TLD | .pa |
| Timezone | UTC-05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | PA / PAN |
| Borders | Colombia, Costa Rica |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Panama
What is the capital and currency of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City and the currency is the United States dollar (USD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
What currency does Panama use?
Panama uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Panama?
The official language of Panama is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Panama?
The international dialling code for Panama is +507.
What side of the road does Panama drive on?
Panama drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Panama
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