Archive for October, 2008

The Islands of Panama

Friday, October 31, 2008 10:31 No Comments

Panama also has more than 1,600 islands, including the Amerindian-inhabited San Blas Islands in the Caribbean Sea; the Archipelago de las Perlas in the Gulf of Panama and largest island, which serves as a penal colony, Coiba in the Gulf of Chiriqui. Coiba – which served as a penal colony, until 2004, is located as [...]

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The Panama Canal

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 7:05 No Comments

Since the days of the Spanish explorers, the Isthmus of Panama was recognized as a strategic trade route. It was only in the late 19th century that the first operations began to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. In 1881, the construction began under concession of the Colombian government, by a privately owned French company [...]

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Casco Viejo

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:55 No Comments

The New Orleans French quarter of Panama, the area has architecture pertaining to the Spanish occupation, the French when they came to dig the canal and the American architecture that came to successfully complete the canal. The area is also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe, and it offers sites and sounds of a [...]

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The Republic of Panama

Saturday, October 25, 2008 13:18 No Comments

Known as Panama for short, is located on the Isthmus connecting North and South America. The country has developed from a Spanish colony, to a member of the Gran Colombia to a stand alone republic. Panama gained independence from Spain in 1821 and from Colombia in 1903. The official language in Panama is Spanish, but [...]

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Panama: A Perfect Paradise for Europeans

Friday, October 24, 2008 6:59 No Comments

Europeans are always on the search for something new and contemptible to bring back to their home.  Recently, they have discovered Panama real estate and are setting their sights on it.  This is nothing new – Spaniards wanted Panama for its gold and the French for the canal – Europeans are just one of the [...]

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Panama Does Well in Economic Ranking

Friday, October 24, 2008 6:49 No Comments

Panama is doing well amidst the economic crisis that the rest of world is facing.  A lot of people have discovered Panama as a good investment and is showing positive results for their economy.  Though some people are hesitant about the market and predicting crisis and failure, statistics have proven otherwise.  Panama is stronger than [...]

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Panama retirement

Thursday, October 23, 2008 10:08 No Comments

The advantages of Panama retirement Panama has become on of the most sought after destinations amongst the developing countries on the globe owing to its warm and temperate climate, investment opportunities and bountiful nature. To add to this, Panama is a very small country can be travelled across in single day. Due to the above [...]

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Overseas Properties

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:41 No Comments

Getting the best of overseas properties Choosing the country for your investment in overseas properties can be daunting task. You will need to consider a lot of factors before you can really make an informed decision. The concerns of paperwork, economy, appreciation, security and a host of other factors come into play. Research properly and [...]

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Real Estate in Panama

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 16:34 No Comments

Make most of the real estate in Panama With real estate in Panama making news by the day through various media, it is time you got yourself a nice juicy piece of it. Many investors are dipping their hands into real estate in Panama, not only as an investment option but also to build a [...]

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Retire in Panama

Monday, October 20, 2008 12:40 No Comments

Out of many choices that a retiree can have to relocate, the most preferred one today, especially for US citizens, is Panama. Located in close proximity and only a few hours flying distance, the country of Panama is a country of many advantages. Being one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, Panama offers [...]

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