Considering studying abroad in Panama? This is a country that offers so much in such a small area. Panama City is a place where every single person can find his or her own niche and be able to accomplish any and all goals associated with studying abroad.
- Florida State University established a branch campus in Panama to provide higher education to military personnel and their dependents during the occupation of the Panama Canal Zone by the United States Armed Forces.
- The FSU-Panama Campus is located directly across the street from the Panama Canal.
- The City of Knowledge, where FSU-Panama is located, is Panama’s intellectual and innovative center of academic institutions, an entrepreneurial technopark and international organizations.
- You can hike in a protected rainforest in the middle of a bustling Latin American capital that’s completely surrounded by the many species that represent Panama’s rich biodiversity.
- Casco Viejo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Casco Viejo is also a district where you can find numerous funky cafes while listening to live jazz musicians.
- You can rent a bike and coast down the Amador Causeway while viewing ships waiting to enter into the Panama Canal.
- Panama City’s picturesque skyline is home to Latin America’s soon to be tallest building, as well as many international headquarters, banks, fashion stores and commercial centers.
- Panama borders Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east.
- Panama is a cultural crossroads that includes Panamanians, Europeans, Afro-Caribbeans, Asians and more.
- “Zonians” are U.S. citizens with a rich and interesting history who lived in the Canal Zone during the time of the US occupation of Panama.
- Panama has well preserved indigenous populations that welcome visitors into their communities.
- The Embera Dura indigenous societies have two villages conveniently located outside of Panama City where you can see all kinds of wildlife in the Chagres National Park.
- The Kuna Yala are an autonomous indigenous society who are living virtually isolated in their island society and customs.
- In a short 1.5hr drive, you can swim in both the Caribbean & Pacific Ocean all in the same day.
- You can dance the night away to salsa and reggaeton on the colorful Calle Uruguay.
- At FSU-Panama, you can take courses in English with Panamanian students taught by distinguished professors from all over the world!
- Panama’s currency is the Balboa which has the same value as the US dollar
- There is potable water throughout all of Panama which has been qualified as one of the purest in the world.
- Panama City taxis are inexpensive and easy to find.
- Panama is divided into nine provinces with their respective capitals.
- Panama has the largest merchant marine registry in the world.
- Panama experiences a tropical climate where temperature range from 80-90 degrees Farenheit.
- Dry Season: Boasts lots of sun from December to April.
- Rainy Season: May – November
