Panama
Panama is a state in Lower Central America (Mesoamerica and Caribbean) that has existed since 1903 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Seceded from Colombia in 1903 with US backing so the canal could be built. The US invaded in 1989 to remove Manuel Noriega and handed over the canal in 1999.
See Panama on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1903 CE to the present
- Duration
- 122 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Lower Central America, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Panama City
Came from
Events in Mesoamerica and Caribbean during its time
- Mexican Revolution
- Panama Canal opens
- Cuban Revolution
- Cuban Missile Crisis
Neighbours in Mesoamerica and Caribbean
- Haiti
- British West Indies
- Colony of Jamaica
- Mexico
- Cuba
- Dutch Caribbean
- French Antilles
- Danish West Indies
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Qing dynasty
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Russian Empire
- Dutch East Indies
Questions
When did Panama exist?
1903 CE to the present, about 122 years.
Where was Panama?
Lower Central America, in Mesoamerica and Caribbean. Its capital was Panama City.
What language did Panama speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Panama?
Panama Canal Zone.