Panama /
by David M. Armstrong.
- Detroit : Lucent Books : Thomson/Gale, c2005.
- 112 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
- Modern nations of the world .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-103) and index.
A land with many names -- A world unto itself -- From Spain's discovery to an international passageway -- The age of industry, independence, and politics -- Present-day Panama -- The people of Panama -- The future : problems facing Panama.
Presents an overview of Panama, discusses the history, geography, and culture of the nation, and includes facts and anecdotes, a chronology, and statistics.