GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Panama
Panama is the southernmost state of the Central American isthmus and borders Colombia. Panama City is on the Pacific side, while Colón is near the Caribbean canal entrance.
Fast Facts
- The Panama Canal uses locks and freshwater storage to connect the two ocean systems.
- The Darién region lies toward the Colombian border.
- The narrow isthmus links the landmasses of North and South America and separates their adjacent seas.
Connected lessons
- Panama CanalMap, explanation and practice
- PanamaCountry profile
- Caribbean, isthmus and canalGuided exploration
- Climatic transitions along the AmericasGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- ColombiaBorders
- Costa RicaBorders
- Panama CanalContains
- Caribbean SeaRelated places
- Panama CanalRelated places