Panama National Anthem
Hymn of the Isthmus (Himno Istmeno)

Lyrics
At last we reached victory
In the joyous field of the union;
With ardent fires of glory
A new nation is alight.

It is necessary to cover with a veil
The past times of Calvary and cross;
Let now the blue skies be adorned with
The splendid light of the concord.

Progress caresses your path.
To the rhythm of a sublime song,
You see both your seas roar at your feet
Giving you a path to your noble mission.

In your soil covered with flowers
To the kisses of the warm clouds of dust,
Warrior roars have ceased;
Only fraternal love reigns.

Ahead the shovel and pick,
At work without any more dilation,
and we will be as such at work and gala
of this fruitful world of Columbus.

Flag History

Adopted in 1903, this Panama flag was inspired by the Stars and Stripes, however the stars
and quarters are said to represent the two main political parties. Blue was the color of the
conservatives while red was that of the liberals. The white background of the Panama flag
symbolizes peace in the country.

Geographic Coordinates:
9 00 N, 80 00 W
Area:
75,420 sq km
Population:
3,410,676
Life Expectancy:
77.61 years
Government Type:
Constitutional Democracy
Capital:
Panama City
GDP:
$40.32 billion (2009 est.)
Unemployment:
7% (2009 est.)
Currency:
Balboa (PAB)
Calling Code:
+507
Internet TLD:
.pa