Worldwide commerce in Panama helps make advanced technology available to businesses and residents.

Beach homes with solar power, satellite TV and propane appliances make building in remote locations feasible and affordable.

Towns and cities enjoy reliable water, telephone services and electricity. Primary roads are well maintained. Hospitals, fire stations, police stations and other emergency facilities are well equipped.

Many doctors and dentists are professionally trained in the United States. Cell phones, satellite TV and high speed Internet connections are commonplace in Panama’s medium and large cities.

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City of Knowledge – General information about the area of the Panama Canal Zone that is being converted into an international center for technology and research. Interviews with some of the exchange students working there.

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City of Knowledge
Panama’s most ambitious effort to attract researchers, tech firms and educational organizations. Office space and residencies of former U.S. military personnel in the Panama Canal Zone is being converted into a modern City of Knowledge.

Cable & Wireless (Spanish only)
Panama’s telecommunications company provides Internet service and telephone service.