07-12-2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cessy
The construction for this ship canal is one of the most difficult and biggest constructions in history. Do you think that this canal was really able to help Panama in terms of economy and bringing Panama to its current state?
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Panama's dollarized economy is directly related to Panama Canal revenues, world commerce (Colon Free Zone), the (international) banking industry, the real estate market and tourism, probably in that order of prominence.
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