Panama (Capital: Panama City)
India and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Indian grant assistance in projects such as road development, community centers, and improvements in education and healthcare.
Political Features:
- Location: Panama is a country in Central America, situated on the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow land bridge connecting North and South America.
- Territorial Boundaries: It borders Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east.
- Maritime Boundaries: It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
Geographical Features:
- Major Rivers: Río Chagres, Río Chepo, and others.
- Major Mountain Ranges: The Tabasará Mountains (Cordillera Central) in the west and the Cordillera de San Blas in the east.
- Panama Canal: A man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it one of the world’s most strategic canals, alongside the Suez Canal.
