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Panama Neighboring Countries

Panama is located in Central America (Americas), with its capital in Panama City. The official language is Spanish. The currencies are Panamanian balboa, United States dollar.

What are the neighboring countries of Panama? Panama shares land borders with 2 countries. These Panama neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Panama at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Panama neighboring countries are: Costa Rica and Colombia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Panama and its border countries. The map highlights Panama in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Panama

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Panama?

Panama shares land borders with 2 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Panama?

The neighboring countries of Panama are: Costa Rica and Colombia.

Which other countries in Americas have the same number of neighbors as Panama?

Countries in Americas with 2 land borders: Belize, Costa Rica, French Guiana, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, United States, Uruguay.

Which countries in Americas have more neighbors than Panama?

Countries in Americas with more than 2 land borders: Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and 3 more....

Which countries in Americas have fewer neighbors than Panama?

Countries in Americas with fewer than 2 land borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Bermuda, and 24 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Panama?

The capitals of countries bordering Panama are:
  • Costa Rica: San José
  • Colombia: Bogotá

What are the country codes of Panama's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Panama's neighbors are:
  • Costa Rica: CR (ISO 2) / CRI (ISO 3)
  • Colombia: CO (ISO 2) / COL (ISO 3)