The name, Panama, means "the place of abundant fish and butterflies."
This is a very apt description as Panama has more species of plants and animals than just about anywhere in the world.
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It is also the home of a number of diverse indigenous groups that have managed to maintain much of their traditional lifestyles despite the changing world around them.
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Panama is also “abundant” in many other ways. This small country that links Central and South America also links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. It is a true global crossroads with a history and culture that reflect Panama’s many global connections.
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Some of the highlights for visitors to Panama include:
- Plant and wildlife diversity
- Rainforest and national parks
- Islands and beaches
- The Panama canal
- Indigenous culture
- Colonial history
- Cultural diversity
- Tropical medicine and research
These are only a few of the many possibilities
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