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Demographics Results: Panama
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| Country |
Panama |
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| Region |
Central America |
| Area (sq km) |
75,420 |
| Border |
Colombia, Costa Rica |
| Population |
3,510,045 |
| Nationality |
Panamanian(s) |
| Ethnicity |
Mestizo 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6% |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant 15% |
| Language |
Spanish (official), English |
| Literacy |
92% |
| Government |
Constitutional democracy |
| Capital |
Panama |
| Leader |
President Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal (since July 1, 2009); Vice President Juan Carlos Varela (since July 1, 2009) |
| Currency |
Balboa (PAB); US dollar (USD) |
| Independence Day |
Nov. 3, 1903 (from Colombia) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (Nov. 3, 1903, from Colombia and Nov. 28, 1821, from Spain) |
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