Panama Canal - a ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914)

OAS, Organization of American States - an association of countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation

Central American country, Central American nation - countries occupying Central America; except for Belize and Costa Rica these countries are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments

capital of Panama, Panamanian capital, Panama City - the capital and largest city of Panama

Aspinwall, Colon - a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal

Canal Zone, Panama Canal Zone - a zone consisting of a strip of land across the Isthmus of Panama that contains the Panama Canal

Isthmus of Panama - the isthmus that connects Central America and South America

Panamanian - a native or inhabitant of Panama