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Panama City, the vibrant capital of Panama, is a dynamic metropolis where modern skyscrapers share the skyline with colonial-era architecture. Nestled alongside the Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal, this cosmopolitan hub offers a rich tapestry of experiences. Explore historic neighborhoods like Casco Viejo, marvel at the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and indulge in the city's eclectic culinary scene. With its blend of culture, history, and urban flair, Panama City invites visitors to discover its many charms at every turn.

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Independence : 3 November 1903 (from Colombia; became independent from Spain 28 November 1821) National holiday : Independence Day, 3 November (1903)

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With US backing, Panama seceded from [wiki=ef3388cc5659bccb742fb8af762f1bfd]Colombia[/wiki] in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and [wiki=1f122dd19db580fd03635dd699fb49de]US[/wiki] sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers between 1904 and 1914.

Constitution : 11 October 1972; major reforms adopted 1978, 1983 and 1994

On 7 September 1977, an agreement was signed for the complete transfer of the Canal from the US to Panama by the end of 1999. Certain portions of the Zone and increasing responsibility over the Canal were turned over in the intervening years. The entire Panama Canal, the area supporting the Canal, and remaining US military bases were turned over to Panama by or on 31 December 1999.