The Republic of Panama map

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The name: the Republic of Panama (The Republic of Panama)Independence Day: November 3 (1903)National Day: November 3 (1903)Flag: a horizontal rectangle, the length and width ratio of 3:2.Flag of the cross from the same four rectangular composition: the upper left and lower right for the white rectangle, which were blue and red Wu Jiaoxing; bottom left for the blue rectangle, the upper right as red rectangle.White symbol of peace; red and blue, respectively, on behalf of the original Panama's Liberal Party and the Conservative Party, the two colors in the national flag on the location, said the two parties together for the interests of national struggle.2 Wu Jiaoxing symbol of loyalty and strength, respectively.This is the flag of Panama by the first President Manuel Era Ma more Ergeleiluo design.National Emblem: The Centre for the shield logo emblem.Five AP shield the surface: the middle to show that Panama's geographic location and importance of the Isthmus of Panama, connecting Central and South America, the Atlantic and the Pacific between the strategic; isthmus on the sun and the moon logo, symbol The country's independence.The upper left corner to cross the sword and rifle, the symbol of the Panamanian people fighting for an independent spirit; upper right corner of the shovel and a hammer on behalf of labour; bottom left corner is the symbol of the rich croissants, the national symbol of wealth and prosperity of the lower right corner with wings of the flywheel On behalf of progress.Shield is an emblem of the top known as the "King of five" big Wu Ying, the olecranon Diaozhuo Shidai reads "To the interests of the world"; eagle on for nine yellow Wu Jiaoxing, on behalf of the Panama 9 Provinces and a SAR.Shield emblem on both sides decorated with flag of Panama.January 2004, Panama heroes monument unveiled to mark the 40 prior to the hoisting of the flag of Panama Canal Zone and U.S. military police were killed by students.State bird: Condor is Panama's national bird, it is all kinds of hawks in the largest weight eagle.This eagle's head several long-erection of the feathers, seemingly far corner, very powerful.According to reports, the greater weight of the birds at their breeding more slowly, once every 3-4 years to two eggs of Health, and one can be hatched chicks.National political figures: Mr. Martín Torrijos, President (Martin Torrijos), 2004年5 he was elected and sworn in September.Population: 2.72 million (1997 estimate), of which Indo-European people mixed up 70 percent, blacks accounted for 14 percent, whites accounted for 10 percent, Indians accounted for 6 percent.Spanish is the official language.85 percent of residents believe in the Catholic, Protestant Christian 4.7 percent, 4.5 percent Muslim.Capital: Panama City (Panama city), in Panama City, Panama Canal Pacific coast near the mouth of the peninsula.Facing Panama City Beach, well-being of our proximity to the valley, the picturesque.Former Indian fishing village, the old city, founded in 1519, 1903 declaration of independence of Panama from Colombia, the city became the capital.Panama City at the CarnivalPhysical Geography: 75,517 square kilometers.In the Central American isthmus.East even Colombia, South Bin Pacific, west of Costa Rica, the Caribbean Sea north.Connecting Central and South America, mainland China, the Panama Canal from the south to the North Atlantic and the Pacific communication, "the bridge," said.About 2,988 km coastline.Potential ups and downs the whole situation, vertical and horizontal valley, with the exception of north-south coastal plain, a number of mountain.Up to more than 400 rivers, a larger map Iraqi river, wave River and check Grace River.Near the equator, is a tropical maritime climate.A brief history: 1501 reduced to a colony of Spain, Granada is a new District Governor.1821 independence, becoming a large part of the Republic of Colombia.1830 after the disintegration of the Republic of Colombia, as a new Grenada (later known as Colombia), a province of the Republic.Panama girls displayed the traditional "Panama gown"In 1903 the United States defeated Britain and France after the government signed with Colombia by the United States to build and lease the canal treaties, Costa Rican parliament refused to ratify.November 3, 1903 U.S. troops landed in Panama, Colombia, instigated from the Palestinian independence, the establishment of the Republic of Panama.The same year on November 18美to build and operate a permanent monopoly of the Canal and the Canal Zone to the permanent use, occupation and control.World War II, the United States in Pakistan-rent 134 military bases, in 1947 after the return of part of succession.September 1977, the United States and Pakistan signed the "new Canal Treaty" (also known as the Torrijos - Carter Treaty).December 31, 1999, the Panama Canal to recover sovereignty.Politics: the current constitution on October 11, 1972 entered into force in 1978 and 1983 had amended.State constitutional powers divided, the President as Head of State, through direct election, a five-year term, non-renewable.October 4, 1994, the Palestinian parliament passed the draft amendment to the Constitution to require abolition of the army, the establishment of a police force.The National Assembly, a unicameral system, the exercise of legislative power.By 72 members, elected by a five-year term.Judicial power by the Supreme Court and the General Procuratorate of the exercise.Supreme Court for nine judges, appointed by the Government, Parliament passed a term of 10 years.Diplomacy: pursuing an independent, non-aligned foreign policy, with Latin American countries to strengthen unity and cooperation, the development of relations with countries around the world.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/23/content_453158.htm

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