Travel Trivia Quiz: Panama

Do you think you know some fun facts about Panama? Panama is most notably known for the Panama Canal and a stylish hat, but there is a LOT more to this small Central American country.

In this quiz, we found 20 fun facts about Panama that you may or may not know. Are you up for the challenge? Don’t forget to log in to get your score on the leaderboard!

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Travel Trivia: 20 Questions About Panama

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1. Question 1 of 20

   1. Question

   Panama was a colony under what empire’s rule for nearly 300 years?

   • Portugal
   • England
   • France
   • Spain
2. Question 2 of 20

   2. Question

   Panama was the first country beyond the United States in which this fizzy drink was sold. What is the fizzy drink?

   • Coca-Cola
   • Fanta
   • Sprite
   • Mountain Dew
3. Question 3 of 20

   3. Question

   What is the capital of Panama?

   • Colón
   • Panama City
   • Santiago
   • Lima
4. Question 4 of 20

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   What two oceans does the Panama Canal connect?

   • Pacific and Atlantic
   • Arctic and Pacific
   • Indian and Atlantic
   • Pacific and Indian
5. Question 5 of 20

   5. Question

   Select all the countries that border Panama.

   • Costa Rica
   • Nicaragua
   • Mexico
   • Columbia
   • Venezuela
   • Peru
6. Question 6 of 20

   6. Question

   Panama hats did not actually originate in Panama! Migrant workers brought them from their home country for sun protection while working on the Panama Canal. What South American country did the stylish cap come from?

   • Mexico
   • Ecuador
   • Guatemala
   • Cuba
7. Question 7 of 20

   7. Question

   There is a toll to use the Panama Canal that is based on the size and type of vessel, someone went across solo in 1928 and had to pay a toll of $0.36. How did they cross through the canal?

   • Cruise Ship
   • Canoe
   • Paddleboard
   • Swimming
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   Panama City is the only capital city in the world with what within its city limits?

   • Tropical rainforest
   • Country
   • Waterfall
   • UNESCO World Heritage Site
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   The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty gave which foreign government control of the Panama Canal Zone? Hint: this is why John McCain was born in Panama but is not a Panamanian citizen.

   • Canada
   • England
   • United States of America
   • Columbia
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    10. Question

    Panama is an “isthmus” between Central and South America in scientific terms. What is an “isthmus”?

    • Group of islands
    • Natural land bridge with sea on both sides
    • Peninsula
    • Reef
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    11. Question

    What is the national animal of Panama?

    • Bald Eagle
    • Golden Eagle
    • Golden Frog
    • Northern Leopard Frog
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    Volcán Barú is the highest point in Panama and the only place in the world where you can see both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans at the same time. Barú is one of how many volcanoes in Panama?

    • There is only one.
    • Two
    • Three
    • Five
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    13. Question

    The currency of Panama is named after the first explorer to cross the Americas and reach the Pacific Ocean and in turn Panama. What is the official currency of Panama called?

    • Columbus
    • Balboa
    • Magellan
    • Cortes
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    14. Question

    Panama celebrates two Independence Days and both are in the same month! The first independence took place from Spain in 1821. The second took place 82 years later in 1903, celebrating its independence from Colombia. In what month do these celebrations take place?

    • July
    • May
    • April
    • November
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    15. Question

    True or False? Sancocho, a hot soup containing chicken, cilantro, and yuca, is the national dish of Panama.

    • True
    • False
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    16. Question

    True or False? The Panama Canal is 50 miles long.

    • True
    • False
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    True or False? With 365 islands and quays, there is an island you can visit every day of the year in the San Blas Archipelago in Panama.

    • True
    • False
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    18. Question

    True or False? Panama was among the founding members of the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the National Guard.

    • True
    • False
19. Question 19 of 20

    19. Question

    True or False? Panama has never had a female president.

    • True
    • False
20. Question 20 of 20

    20. Question

    True or False? The Panamanian flag consists of 3 colors: red, blue, and white. 

    • True
    • False

More About Panama

Need to study more about Panama? We’ve got several answers to the quiz – plus much more – in our facts about Panama post.