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This narrow strip of land - only 30 miles (48 km) wide at its narrowest point, and rarely wider than 75 miles (121 km) at any spot - contains one of the world's great engineering marvels: the Panama Canal, known to the world as the path between the seas. Fees paid by the ships that pass through the canal make up a large part of Panama's economy. Panama's government has historically been democratic, holding fair elections for leaders, although corruption by government officials has been an ongoing problem. In recent years the Panamanian people have pressed for laws that will provide greater transparency. Despite this, the Republic of Panama remains one of the most stable and prosperous countries in Central America. There's a lot to discover about Panama! Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, a chronology of events related to the country, recipes, list of festivals, ideas for projects and reports, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction booksProduct Videos
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Author Charles J Shields
Binding Hardcover
Series Discovering Central America: History, Politics, and Culture
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 6
Subject Social Studies
Standard SS6G3. Explain how population distribution in Latin America is affected by location, climate, and natural resources.
