Panama Etymology

Etymology of Panama: After a former village near the modern capital, Panama City. From the Cueva language meaning "place of abundance of fish" or "place of many fish", possibly from the Caribe "abundance of butterflies", or possibly from another native term referring to the Panama tree

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What is Panama known for?

Panama is known for the famous Panama Canal

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