| Official Name | Republic of Panama (República de Panamá) |
| Area | 75,517 km² (slightly larger than Bavaria) |
| Population | approx. 4.4 million (2025) |
| Capital | Panama City (approx. 1.5 million in the metropolitan area) |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Balboa (PAB) = US Dollar (USD), pegged 1:1 |
| Time Zone | CET−6 (UTC−5), no daylight saving time |
| Electricity | 120V, Type A/B — Adapter needed! |
| Drinking Water | Drinkable in Panama City and cities, bottled water in rural areas |
| Religion | Approx. 75% Catholic, 25% Protestant/other |
| Telephone Code | +507 |
| Internet TLD | .pa |
| Visa | Not required for EU citizens (up to 180 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Volcán Barú (3,475 m) |
