Week 1: Introduction to Panama

 Week 1: Introduction to Panama


Panama Maps & Facts - World Atlas

Panama is a country located on an isthmus in Central America which connects the two continents, North and South America. Panama is bordered by Costa Rica, Colombia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. The country's government system is a presidential republic which the head of the government and chief of state is the president. Panama is best known for its culture, music, and natural beauty being filled with many different plants and animals inhabiting this beautiful country.


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Differences Between Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes

There are major differences between the terms: hazards, disasters, and catastrophes. First of all, anything that has a potential to damage, injure, or destroy any living being or property is considered as a hazard. Next, disasters are the outcome of what the hazard has caused which are hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, etc. Disasters are also considered as a serious attack on the economy which can't be avoided and the community has to deal through it with the resources they have at hand. Finally, catastrophes are considered as a natural disaster that causes tragedy throughout the whole community which leads to great suffering or damage. Recovering from a catastrophe is a difficult situation which takes time and a lot of money to repair the damages that it has caused. 

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