Living and Investing in the New Panama E Book

More than 15,000 Americans currently live in Panama. With the Panama Canal Zone having been under US control until 2000, there were nearly 60,000 Americans living in and around Panama City. Because of this Panama became very "Americanized". In fact in some ways the country is more like a U.S. colony than an independant nation. International Living's Quality of Life Index ranks Panama 71st (2010) 27th at the time of writing. The near perfect climate and in 2001 Modern Maturity Magazine (AARP) considered Boquete the fourth most desirable place in the world for retirement, partially due to its great climate. Panama City is one of the most vibrant modern and prosperous cities in Latin America. At the same time it has a low poulation density with respect to its total area so you never feel crowded. Panama is considered one of the safest countries in Latin America and has the highets ranking for tourist safety form the Penkerton Intelligence Agency. Because of the Panama Canal, the country is still under the real protection and watchful eye of the United States. The country fits the bill for anyone sick of the hustle and bustle, seeking a more laid-back way of life. It will also appeal to people of all ages seeking to move to a new and exotic land. The energetic entrepreneur, the burned out baby boomer, those sick of long rush hour communte and anyone seeking an alternative way of life, will find Panama the ideal place to live. Panama's beautiful smiling people will make you feel welcome.