Unitary Presidential Republic
Panama is governed as a unitary state under a presidential system, notable for having abolished its military in 1990.
10 Provinces + Indigenous Regions
The country consists of 10 provinces plus several indigenous comarcas with their own autonomous governance.
Unicameral National Assembly
Panama’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Direct Presidential Elections
Panama’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.