Why Is Panama Considered The Crossroads Of America

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Panama is the southernmost country of Central America. It sits on the isthmus connecting north and South America. Panama remains bordered by Costa Rica to the west. Colombia is to the southeast. The Caribbean is to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Panama City is the capital of Panama. Explored and settled by the Spanish in the 16th century, Panama broke with Spain in 1821.Panama has the third largest economy in Central America and it is the fastest growing economy and the largest per capita consumer in Central America. In 2013, Panama ranked fourth in Latin American countries in terms of the Human Development Index, and is ranked 59th in the world. Studies in 2010 show that Panama remains as the second most competitive economy in Latin America. Panama’s jungle is home to an abundance of tropical plants, animals, and birds and some of them found nowhere else in the world.

In conclusion, trying to find a American dream in America, more women are working to make end meets. Chantal (in the interview) said “living in Americans is not enough for the husband income to meet monthly bills. Panamanian women gather at Franklin Avenue in a social organization, clubs and discuss they political, economic problems, and news from Panama. There are a lot of Panamanian women who has a decent job and are able to work today. There are gradually improved immigrants who are able to purchase a house, cars, and modern appliances, or rent larger apartments in more prosperous neighborhoods. In my next research I would be looking into, what make Panama “Dubai of the Americans”?

stretches “about fifty miles long and connects the two oceans”. The canal was built to provide a route for boats and ships to travel. Traveling the canal “saves about 8000 miles (12,875 km) from a journey around the southern tip of South America, Cape Horn”.

First commissioned in August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal measures 77.1 kilometers and connects the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, cutting across the Isthmus of Panama. The operation of the canal is currently under the watch of the Panama Canal Authority. Although it has numerous cultural, social, economic and environmental effects, the most notable impact of the Panama Canal is on the global transshipment sector, which it has served for a century. With its recent expansion, the Canal can now handle 14,000 ships annually. Evidently, because of the Canal, shipping companies have saved costs since they do not have to navigate the southern tip of South America to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Eventually, consumers enjoy reduced costs as a result of reduced distance and transportation cost.

The new President, Mireya Moscoso, goal is to change "a world-class location into a world-class country, technologically literate and future oriented." Moscoso comes into office at a time when Panama is trying to rediscover itself. Although it's economy is not totally dependent on the canal, it's self-image depends on whether the newly-appointed members of the Panama Canal Authority can make the canal a valuable money-making resource instead of being run on a non-profit basis as in the past. One of her most difficult tasks will be to protect the canal's neutrality by guarding it from political corruption and mismanagement. The economy is also at risk with unemployment rates at 13% and the closing of U.S. military bases, which may raise that even higher.

Investors do not have to worry about their health status as they have accessibility to some of the best hospitals in Panama, meaning they can even stay and bring over their families without having to worry about the healthcare services. Moreover, the continuity of their children’s education is assured by Panama’s world-class education systems. International schools within Panama offer globally certified curriculum modules. The transport sector is one of the key concerns for most investors; they must have the opportunity to transport their goods using the shortest time possible. The government has worked and seen to it that improvements are made not only in the transport sector but also in the storage and in the communication sectors. There are good roads like the four highways (Corredor Sur, Corredor Norte, Colon Expressway and Autopista La Chorrera) and international airports like the Tocumen International Airport which ensure that business people travel or transport their goods safely and faster. Tocumen International Airport is rated among the airports across the globe which offer quality airline services. For example, the Corredor highway which runs from the Panama City to the Tocumen International Airport makes the transportation of passengers and goods easy. With good communication systems in place, the investors may be able to monitor or follow up or further, to do their transactions with ease from their locations (Martinus et al.

The Panama Canal was one of the greatest accomplishments by mankind, in my opinion. Among the great peaceful endeavors of mankind that have contributed significantly to progress in the world, the construction of the Canal stands as an awe-inspiring achievement. The idea of a path between North and South America is older than their names.

Countries from Central America have been trying to improve competitive improvements by joining together their economies to make a larger profitable business that is associated with the free trade agreements with superior markets. As soon as Central America was introduced to the strength of the U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), a high trade priority that the second term of President Bush's Administration helped create for regions like Dominican Republic, will join the historic trade with the United States. Mexico and Panama also have their free trade agreement with the United States along with their neighbors from Central American; which is essential for their expanding agendas. In the course of trade-led, diversified economic growth, the countries from Central America are indicating their true dedication to create and expand their financial opportunities that will facilitate the distribution of prosperity and elevate the way of living for everyone in Central America.

Guatemala is the most populated Central American country. The country is dominated by the private sector. The United States is Guatemala’s largest trading partner providing approximately 36% of imports and receiving approximately 42% of the country’s exports. The country of Guatemala has experienced economic growth for the past 3 years and is expected to continue these growth patterns. Guatemala’s growth is estimated to increase by approximately 3.5% in 2013.

Have you ever heard of the Panama canal or even the Moai’s at Easter Island? Did you know that the Moai was created over a thousand of years ago? The Panama Canal is basically a canal where ships could easily get across the ocean in less than 8 hours. Believe it or not, but the two man-made structures have some stuff in common. Even though they have way more differences they’re not completely different from each other. Some differences are that the Moai is more of a statue while the Panama canal is really just a canal and that the Moai is a huge mystery when the Panama canal really has no mystery, but no one knows how the Moai’s move from a volcano onto an Ahu. Although what they both have in common is that they were man-made structures.

The culture and political structures of Panama as we know it today has evolved from an incredibly diverse and interesting history. Geographically, Panama lies on an isthmus, a strip of land that essentially connects the greater landmasses of North and South America. It is believed that volcanic activity in the late Pliocene era closed the former Central American Seaway that had separated the two continents. The climatic implications of this landform are incredible, allowing for the redistribution of oceanic currents and the formation of the Gulf Stream of the Atlantic of today.

In Panama one's status depends more on social class, education and family background than on personal achievement. Business visitors can enhance their status by displaying a lively interest in intellectual pursuits, dressing elegantly and staying in top hotels.

In almost every country of the world, Jewish communities are sadly getting reduced because of assimilation, being forced to close their synagogues to become museums, and losing their culture all together. Panama, thank God, is going in the opposite direction. According to Pew Research Center, a growing numbers of American Jews are secular, they are inter-marrying more, and the children are not being raised with Jewish education. Why is Panama the exception? Why is Panama one of the few growing communities? What makes us different? When Rabbi Sion Levy first arrived to Panama, he could not believe his eyes. He had left the security of the Jerusalem walls, his teachers and Rabbis, to come to a place where all he knew was an alien concept to