The volcanic crater-created walls of El Valle De Anton (El Valle De Anton; Panama)

A man, a plan, a canal - Panama

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November 11th 2014
For the first time ever, I have been able to incorporate a long palindrome into a blog entry title, in a way in which seems fitting and relevant. Panama City is quite probably the most dynamic and modern-looking city in Central America, and one reason why it has that edge over other capital cities in the region is the recent addition to its roster of a metro system, set to expand, and already an i ... read more

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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