The capital city of the same named republic, Panama is the land of exotic animals and plants. Impenetrable rain forests occupy a large area of this region. The reason for this is in the fact that these forests are crucial for the normal operation of the Panama Canal. Besides the fact that the forest serves as a watershed, it also regulates the level of groundwater and prevents the development of soil erosion. Therefore, local people are very careful to green areas and protected zones have retained their original appearance.
In addition to beautiful nature Panama is rich in attractions. Just like the majority of old cities, Panama is conventionally divided into Old and New. The Old Town was completely destroyed in 1671 and today visitors can see only ruins and foundations of ancient buildings. The new part of town is the most interesting place for tourists. Despite the name many buildings of this part were built several centuries ago.
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