Question

Why does Panama's geographic location make it important?

Answer 1

It connects the continents of North and South America, controls the Panama Canal, is an important trading route.

Answer 2

It has been updated with location and it is important for accessing towards the Panama Canal.

The Panama Canal was built to create a passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

In South America: The area has vast mineral resources.

Economic restrictions and social injustice resulted in revolts against the Iberian governments.