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Places to Go in Panama Trivia Quiz

The country of Panama is a wonderful place to visit. There are many places to go and see. Do you know them?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
395,132

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Taboga Island is known by which of these nicknames? Hint

Wolf Island

Fresh Breeze Island

Island of Tortoises

Island of Flowers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sendero Los Quetzales is what type of location? Hint

Catholic church

Cave formation

Hiking trail

Surfing beach

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Question 3 of 10

3. The narrowest part of the Americas is in Panama and is called what? Hint

Fjord of Panama

Archipelago of Panama

Isthmus of Panama

Strait of Panama

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the highest point in the country of Panama? Hint

Volcan Baru

Cerro Catedral

Mount Damavand

El Cerro del Aripo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why, of these reasons, do a lot of people go to Santa Catalina? Hint

Cave exploration

Fossil hunting

Surfing

Antiquing

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Question 6 of 10

6. Safaricks Zoologico is a zoo in Portobelo, Panama.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Pan-American Highway runs all the way from Alaska, through Panama, to Patagonia in Chile.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. If I wanted to see the biggest Central American Airport, to which airport would I go? Hint

Farmers Pride Airport

Tocumen International Airport

Sangster International Airport

Carrasco International Airport

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these are a group of many islands on the Pacific Coast of Panama? Hint

Emerald Islands

Topaz Islands

Ruby Islands

Pearl Islands

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these choices is a fortification built by the Spanish Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries? Hint

Macedo do Mato

Portobelo-San Lorenzo

Bragan�a

Nuno �lvares Pereira

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Taboga Island is known by which of these nicknames?

Answer: Island of Flowers

Taboga Island is a volcanic island located on the western coast of Panama. It has many small restaurants and motels. This island is home to the San Pedro church, one of the oldest churches in the Western Hemisphere. The island is known as the Island of Flowers.

2. Sendero Los Quetzales is what type of location?

Answer: Hiking trail

Sendero Los Quetzales is a hiking trail near the small town of Cerro Punto. The 9 km (5 miles) route starts east of town and takes between four and seven hours. The trail winds through the cloud forest of Parque Nacional Volc�n Bar� park. Because the trail is not well marked it is recommend to join an organized tour.

3. The narrowest part of the Americas is in Panama and is called what?

Answer: Isthmus of Panama

The Isthmus of Panama is about 30-120 miles (50-200 km) wide. This is where the Panama Canal is. It runs between the mouth of Nergala River on the Caribbean shore and the mouth of the Chepo River on the Pacific coast.

4. Which is the highest point in the country of Panama?

Answer: Volcan Baru

At 3,475 ft. Volcan Baru is the tallest mountain in Panama. It is an active stratovolcano and the land around the volcano is very fertile. Because the country is very narrow when you are on top of the volcano you will be able to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Ocean.

5. Why, of these reasons, do a lot of people go to Santa Catalina?

Answer: Surfing

The international surfing world loves this idyllic world-class surfing location. Located on the Chiriqu� Gulf, the town doesn't offer a lot in the way of amenities, but its beautiful beach surrounded by jungle forests has wonderful waves.

6. Safaricks Zoologico is a zoo in Portobelo, Panama.

Answer: True

The Safaricks Zoologico is a large zoo in Portobelo, Panama. It has a large walk-through aviary, 100 feet long. It allows visitors to see many of Panama's indigenous animals up close.

7. The Pan-American Highway runs all the way from Alaska, through Panama, to Patagonia in Chile.

Answer: False

The Pan-American Highway runs from Patagonia to Alaska except for an area in Panama known as the Dari�n Gap. This is an area of undeveloped swampland. This is the only area where the highway does not go.

8. If I wanted to see the biggest Central American Airport, to which airport would I go?

Answer: Tocumen International Airport

The Tocumen International Airport is the largest Central American airport. It was originally a World War II airport built after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The airport serves over 30 different airlines.

9. Which of these are a group of many islands on the Pacific Coast of Panama?

Answer: Pearl Islands

The Pearl Islands are a group of mostly uninhabited islands found on the Pacific side of Panama. Many of these islands were used by the early Spanish explorers to take control of ingoing and outgoing ships. They are popular places today for filming television and movies.

10. Which one of these choices is a fortification built by the Spanish Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries?

Answer: Portobelo-San Lorenzo

Portobelo-San Lorenzo is a Panamanian fort system on the Caribbean coast. They were formed as part of the defense system built by the Spanish Crown to protect transatlantic trade.

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