Panama
* Capital city: Panama City
* Population: 2.8 million
* Language: Spanish
*Currency: $US but called Balboas
*Quick history: Native indians were conquered by the Spanish in early 1500's; ruled by Spain for 300 years; in 1821 became a province of Colombia who had just won its independence from Spain; 1903 rebelled against Colombia and won its independence (with a little help from the US who wanted to build the Canal!)