Panama: Crossroads to the World Economy
The Republic of Panama represents the geographic center of the entire Western Hemisphere. Panama is also the most narrow point in the Central American isthmus that connects two continents. When viewed from this perspective, Panama looks tiny and insignificant, but this is deceptive. Panama, at ground level, is a large geographical area with rugged uninhabited tropical terrain and hundreds of miles of pristine beaches. It takes 6 hours to drive from Panama City, the capital, to David, the country's second largest city.
Most famous for the Panama Canal, which is a critical component to global trade, Panama's other attributes are often over-looked.
Panama also is home to an international banking and financial services center which attracts business from all over the world.
When you combine global trade, global banking and the geographic center of the Western Hemisphere, Panama's unique position in the global ecomomy begins to emerge. Panama city is equal distance from both Los Angeles, California and Rio de Janero, Brazil. Panama's airport receives direct flight daily from Europe, Asia, North America and South America, making Panama the literal crossroads of the world. A role that continues to increase in stature into the future.
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