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How wide is Panama at its narrowest point?

Joe Ford

How wide is Panama at its narrowest point?

61 kilometers

How wide is the Panama Canal in miles?

The canal is 48 miles (77.1km) long. If a ship had to travel down and around the southern tip of South America they would have to travel 20,000km. The locks are 110 feet wide and 1050 feet long. Ships that are wider or longer than this cannot use the Panama Canal.

How long does it take to get through the Panama Canal?

8 to 10 hours

How thin is Panama?

The narrowest part of the Americas (about 30–120 miles [50–200 km] wide), it embraces the Republic of Panama; its narrowest section is the portion of the isthmus that runs between the mouth of the Nergalá (Necategua) River (which flows into the Gulf of San Blas) on the Caribbean shore and the mouth of the Chepo River …

Why is Panama special?

Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic. Panama is the only country in the world in which you can see the sun rise in in the Pacific Ocean and set on the Atlantic Ocean from the top of the highest point in the country, Volcan Baru.

How do you see that the family values are significant?

Part of the reason values are so important to families is they can provide a sense of hope and meaning or significance to family members, especially when facing challenges and crisis situations. Values are important also because they provide a foundation as a source of protection, guidance, affection, and support.

What is important in a family?

Family is the single most important influence in a child’s life. From their first moments of life, children depend on parents and family to protect them and provide for their needs. They are a child’s first teachers and act as role models in how to act and how to experience the world around them.

What are the rights and responsibilities of family members?

Children, Youth & Families have the right to:

  • Quality care and service.
  • Treatment that is courteous, dignified and respectful.
  • Respect for your language, personal beliefs and culture.
  • Information you can understand and opportunities to ask questions.
  • Make choices and decisions.
  • Emotional support.
  • Confidentiality and privacy.