Geography of Panama

Geography of Panama
ContinentNorth America
RegionCaribbean
Coordinates9°00′N 80°00′W / 9.000°N 80.000°W / 9.000; -80.000
AreaRanked 116th
 • Total75,417 km2 (29,119 sq mi)
 • Land98.57%
 • Water1.43%
Coastline2,490 km (1,550 mi)
BordersTotal border: 555 km (345 mi)
Highest pointVolcán Barú
3,475 metres (11,401 ft)
Lowest pointPacific Ocean
0 metres (0 ft)
Longest riverChucunaque River
231 km (144 mi)
Largest lakeGatun Lake
425 km2 (164 sq mi)
Exclusive economic zone335,646 km2 (129,594 sq mi)
A map of Panama

Panama is a country located in Caribbean, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica. Panama is located on the narrow and low Isthmus of Panama.

This S-shaped isthmus is situated between 7° and 10° north latitude and 77° and 83° west longitude. Panama encompasses approximately 75,417 km2 (29,119 sq mi). It is 772 km (480 mi) long, and between 60 and 177 kilometers (37 and 110 miles) wide.