Panama+History

=History of Panama = = = ==Panama's History has a bunch of great information. The Isthmus of Panama was discovered in 1501. The country itself was founded on August 15, 1519. The European settlement was the 1st settlement on September 1510. For over 300 years, the Spanish Empire was a part of Panama. Panama became free from Spain on November 28, 1821. In July, 1831, Panama became free from New Granada, (today we call this country Columbia ). Panama was a republic from 1903 to 1968. Panama had no Mayans or Aztecs in Panama. Hope you enjoyed the history of Panama.==

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