Discover the rich history and fascinating geography of Panama with our engaging trivia quiz! From the mighty Panama Canal that connects two vast oceans to the colorful streets of Casco Viejo, these questions will test your knowledge of one of Central America’s most unique countries.
Whether you’re curious about the highest peaks like Volcán Barú offering views of two oceans or intrigued by Panama City’s iconic landmarks and cultural hotspots, this quiz invites you to explore the heart of this vibrant nation. Challenge yourself and learn more about Panama’s pivotal role as a land bridge and its position between continents.
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Which city is the capital of Panama?
Panama City
Panama City
David
David
Colon
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
What is the famous canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Panama?
Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal
Kiel Canal
Kiel Canal
Panama Canal
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Suez Canal
Which archipelago is known for its turquoise waters and over 360 islands off Panama’s Caribbean coast?
San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands
Pearl Islands
Pearl Islands
Islas Secas
Islas Secas
Taboga Islands
Taboga Islands
The town of Boquete is famous for its production of what luxury agricultural product?
Bananas
Bananas
Vanilla
Vanilla
Coffee
Coffee
Cocoa
Cocoa
Which national park in Panama is noted for the possibility of seeing both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans from its highest peaks?
Soberanía National Park
Soberanía National Park
Volcán Barú National Park
Volcán Barú National Park
Cerro Hoya National Park
Cerro Hoya National Park
Darien National Park
Darien National Park
What indigenous group governs and inhabits the San Blas Islands?
Emberá
Emberá
Guna (Kuna)
Guna (Kuna)
Wounaan
Wounaan
Ngäbe-Buglé
Ngäbe-Buglé
Which city, Panama’s second-largest, sits at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal?
Santiago
Santiago
David
David
Penonomé
Penonomé
Colón
Colón
Which island is called the ‘Island of Flowers’ and is a favorite day trip from Panama City?
Contadora Island
Contadora Island
Coiba Island
Coiba Island
Punta Culebra
Punta Culebra
Taboga Island
Taboga Island
The Amador Causeway connects Panama City to which small group of islands?
Isla Iguana
Isla Iguana
San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands
Islas Naos, Perico, and Flamenco
Islas Naos, Perico, and Flamenco
Pearl Islands
Pearl Islands
Known for its Caribbean Afro-Antillean culture and nightlife, which city is located in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago?
Las Tablas
Las Tablas
Chitré
Chitré
Portobelo
Portobelo
Bocas Town
Bocas Town
What is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves Spanish colonial ruins on Panama’s Caribbean coast?
Las Lajas
Las Lajas
Portobelo
Portobelo
El Valle de Antón
El Valle de Antón
Boquete
Boquete
Coiba Island is known for its biodiversity and opportunities to see what large marine animal?
Polar bears
Polar bears
Penguins
Penguins
Sea otters
Sea otters
Whale sharks
Whale sharks
Which volcanic mountain is the highest point in Panama, offering views of both oceans on a clear day?
La Yeguada
La Yeguada
Volcán Barú
Volcán Barú
Cerro Azul
Cerro Azul
Cerro Punta
Cerro Punta
El Valle de Antón is unique because it is located within what kind of geographic feature?
Limestone cave
Limestone cave
Coastal mangrove forest
Coastal mangrove forest
Sandbar island
Sandbar island
Crater of an extinct volcano
Crater of an extinct volcano
Which Pacific archipelago near Panama City is known for beautiful beaches and was once a filming location for TV shows like ‘Survivor’?
Cayos Zapatilla
Cayos Zapatilla
Islas Secas
Islas Secas
San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands
Pearl Islands
Pearl Islands
The ancient city of Panama Viejo, now in ruins, was destroyed by which infamous pirate in 1671?
Blackbeard
Blackbeard
Francis Drake
Francis Drake
Edward Teach
Edward Teach
Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan
Which region in western Panama is famed for its cloud forests and hiking trails, including the Quetzal Trail?
Chitre
Chitre
David
David
Boquete
Boquete
Santiago
Santiago
Soberanía National Park is renowned for what kind of activity, drawing enthusiasts from around the world?
Surfing
Surfing
Mountaineering
Mountaineering
Birdwatching
Birdwatching
Scuba diving
Scuba diving
Which colorful indigenous market town is located near the crater of El Valle de Antón?
El Valle
El Valle
Chepo
Chepo
Puerto Armuelles
Puerto Armuelles
Penonomé
Penonomé
Los Cangilones de Gualaca is popular for which natural activity?
Swimming in river canyons
Swimming in river canyons
Sandboarding dunes
Sandboarding dunes
Rock climbing cliffs
Rock climbing cliffs
Skiing slopes
Skiing slopes
The Darien Gap is best described as what?
Mountain glacier
Mountain glacier
Dense, roadless jungle region
Dense, roadless jungle region
Volcanic plateau
Volcanic plateau
Desert valley
Desert valley
Bastimentos Island, part of Bocas del Toro, is best known for which natural feature?
Sun Fish Lagoon
Sun Fish Lagoon
Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls
Red Frog Beach
Red Frog Beach
Black Sand Beach
Black Sand Beach
The ruins of Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO site, overlook which river near the Caribbean coast?
Tuira River
Tuira River
Bayano River
Bayano River
Chagres River
Chagres River
Indio River
Indio River
Where can you find Panama’s Museum of Biodiversity, designed by Frank Gehry?
Colon
Colon
San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands
Boquete
Boquete
Amador Causeway, Panama City
Amador Causeway, Panama City
Isla Iguana, popular for snorkeling and wildlife watching, lies off the coast of which Panamanian province?
Los Santos
Los Santos
Chiriquí
Chiriquí
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Darien
Darien
What annual event is Las Tablas best known for?
Bocas Jazz Festival
Bocas Jazz Festival
Carnival celebrations
Carnival celebrations
Coffee harvest festival
Coffee harvest festival
Sea turtle release
Sea turtle release
The Pipeline Road in Soberanía National Park is globally famous for what?
Ancient petroglyphs
Ancient petroglyphs
Surfing swell
Surfing swell
Turtle nesting grounds
Turtle nesting grounds
Bird species diversity
Bird species diversity
Cerro Ancón offers panoramic views of which city’s skyline and the canal?
Colón
Colón
Panama City
Panama City
David
David
Bocas Town
Bocas Town
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