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Panama
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Panama, located in Central America, is officially known as the Republic of Panama. Panama is a transit nation as well as an international business center. The economy of Panama is chiefly service-based with banking, insurance, container ports, flagship registry and tourism, all playing significant roles. Natural resources of the country include: copper, mahogany forests, shrimp and hydropower. Main industries of Panama are: food processing, petroleum refining and petroleum products, chemicals, paper and paper products, beverages, textiles and clothing, plastic products, light assembly and tourism. |