Country quiz · The Americas
Panama quiz
Panama is in 6 of our quizzes: the Americas map, outline, flag, 3 Explorer photos and 4 trivia questions. The capital is Panama City.
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8 questions about Panama only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Panama at a glance
| Capital | Panama City |
|---|---|
| Continent | The Americas |
| Location | Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica |
| Population | 4.5 million (2025 estimate), 126th of 196 |
| Area | 75,420 km², 114th of 196 |
| People per km² | 60 |
| Land borders | Costa Rica (348 km), Colombia (339 km) |
| Coastline | 2,490 km |
| Highest point | Volcan Baru, 3,475 m |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Flag colours | white, blue and red |
| Independence | 1903, from Colombia |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +507 |
| 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) |
| Where the name comes from | Origin is unclear; may come from a Guarani word meaning "place of many fish" |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Panama borders Costa Rica (348 km) and Colombia (339 km) and has 2,490 km of coast. By area Panama is 114th of 196 countries, just behind Serbia and ahead of Sierra Leone.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
3 in Explorer
A former penal-colony island now a marine park of untouched Pacific reefs.
Photo: Seibert / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Giant locks lifting ships between two oceans.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Panama's highest peak, from which both oceans can be seen on a clear morning.
Photo: FranHogan / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which artificial lake forms part of the Panama Canal? | Gatun Lake |
| In which year did the Panama Canal open? | 1914 |
| Which country uses the balboa alongside the US dollar? | Panama |
| The Panama Canal links the Atlantic with which ocean? | Pacific Ocean |
The Panama questions
In the flag round the other choices are Costa Rica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The shape question offers Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. Costa Rica is on both lists.
One trivia question is “Which artificial lake forms part of the Panama Canal?” (Gatun Lake). Then: “In which year did the Panama Canal open?” (1914). Explorer has 3 Panama photos: Coiba, Panama Canal and Volcan Baru.
Every Panama question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
Which continent is Panama in?
Panama is in the Americas.
What is the population of Panama?
About 4.5 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Panama?
Panama borders Costa Rica and Colombia.
What is the highest point in Panama?
Volcan Baru, at 3,475 m.
What is the official language of Panama?
Spanish.