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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 hit Panama causing structures to collapse and shaking the capital of the Central American country.
About Panama
- Location: It is a country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia.
- Water Bodies: It is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the north and by the Pacific Ocean to the south.
- Capital City: Panama City.
Geographical Features of Panama
- Climate: Panama has a moist tropical and subtropical climate.
- Lakes: Lake Gatun which also plays a vital role in the operation of the Panama Canal.
- River: Tuira River is the longest river of Panama.
- Mountain Range: The Cordillera Central, or Central Mountain Range, runs down the middle of Panama.
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of gold, copper, manganese, and iron.
Source: Reuters
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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