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Neighboring Countries of Panama
Panama shares land borders with 2 countries: Costa Rica (348 km) and Colombia (339 km).
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Countries bordering Panama
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Panama citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Costa Rica |
San José | Visa-free · 180 days | |
 Colombia |
Bogotá | Visa-free · 90 days |
Costa Rica accounts for 51% of Panama's 687 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Panama
Location
Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica
Area
75,420 km² — slightly smaller than South Carolina
Terrain
Interior mostly steep, rugged mountains with dissected, upland plains; coastal plains with rolling hills
Climate
Tropical maritime; hot, humid, cloudy; prolonged rainy season (May to January), short dry season (January to May)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Volcan Baru 3,475 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 360 m.
Natural resources
Copper, mahogany forests, shrimp, hydropower
Natural hazards
Occasional severe storms and forest fires in the Darien area
Good to know
Strategic location on eastern end of isthmus forming land bridge that connects North and South America; controls the Panama Canal, which links the North Atlantic Ocean with the North Pacific Ocean via the Caribbean Sea
Neighbours of Panama's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
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Peru
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- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Panama passport holders
- Panama visa requirements
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).