PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Panama City has the distinction of being selected as one of The Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities (100 RC)
(www.100resilientcities.org/)
dedicated to helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are part of the 21st century.
The relocated Historic City of Panama, established in 1673, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (whc.unesco.org). Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars.
Panama is world-famous for its 48-mile canal that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Each year, over a million people visit the canal and are able to witness this engineering marvel at work, operating 365 days a year, and enabling the world's cargo to be shipped efficiently and safely to new destinations. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific.
Three million years ago, the Isthmus of Panama emerged from the sea and changed the world forever. It divided an ocean and joined two continents together, triggering one of the most important natural evolution events in the history of the world. Today, this narrow land bridge in Central America is home to more species of birds and trees than the whole of North America.
The relocated Historic City of Panama, established in 1673, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (whc.unesco.org). Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars.
Panama is world-famous for its 48-mile canal that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Each year, over a million people visit the canal and are able to witness this engineering marvel at work, operating 365 days a year, and enabling the world's cargo to be shipped efficiently and safely to new destinations. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific.
Three million years ago, the Isthmus of Panama emerged from the sea and changed the world forever. It divided an ocean and joined two continents together, triggering one of the most important natural evolution events in the history of the world. Today, this narrow land bridge in Central America is home to more species of birds and trees than the whole of North America.
Mayor Jose Figueroa Blandon, Panama City, and Neita A. Wiese, Charleston Sister Cities International, President & CEO
"As you may be aware, the city of Charleston, like the city of Panama City, is a historic port City that shares a proud and prosperous history. Our stories are very similar as reflected by our citizens of European, African, Carribean, native descent, our cuisine, our architecture, and our mutual modern growth in meritime commerce. As Panama City is enjoying a global surge of interest so is Charleston, being ranked as a top destination for travellers, commerce, technology, education, culture and fashion."
- The Honorable Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
Mayor, City of Charleston 1974-2016
Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Former Mayor City of Charleston, David McCollough, Author, and Neita Wiese, Charleston Sister Cities International
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Mrs. Gaillard with the Dredging Division alongside a plaque in honor of her husband, Col. David DuBose Gaillard, January 1928, Canal Zone, Panama.
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Panama Canal Administration Building - Panama City
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Panamanian Memorial South Carolina to Son, Col. David DuBose Gaillard
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Map of Walled Panama City, 1673
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Plaque Commerating Significant West Indian Labor Contribution
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Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal
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Kuna Indian Mola
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Kuna Indian Woman, San Blas
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Pre-Columbian Gold Huaca
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Pollera Dancers, Panama City
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Golden Alter, The Church of San Jose, Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Pollera Dancers, Carnival Season
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STUDENTS, 2017 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM, PANAMA CITY
THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON'S 2017 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN PANAMA
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