Panama Canal

Panamania

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July 3rd 2006
I dont know if youve looked at a map of Central America lately but.... Panama is a really thin country, its so thin that many years ago, it was decided that it would be a good idea to build a huge canal so boats can pass through from each ocean and save 1000s of miles. Anyway we went to see it, Im not that into canals normally, but it was very impressive. We spent a few days in Panama City a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama

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With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more