Boca de Balsa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boca de Balsa
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Comarca Indígena | Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca |
| District | Besikó |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Boca de Balsa is a special type of area in Panama. It is called a corregimiento. This area is part of the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca, which is a unique region in the country.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is like a small local area or district in Panama. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small town area. It is one of the smallest ways that Panama divides its land.
How Corregimientos Work
Each corregimiento has its own local government. This government helps manage things for the people living there. They handle local services and make decisions for their community.
Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca
The Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca is a special region in Panama. It is home to the Ngäbe and Buglé indigenous peoples. An indigenous comarca is a territory set aside for native groups.
Life in the Comarca
People in the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca often follow traditional ways of life. They have their own culture, languages, and customs. The comarca helps protect their heritage and land.
About Panama
Panama is a country in Central America. It connects North and South America. The country is famous for the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a very important waterway. It lets ships travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This saves ships a long journey around South America.
Panama's Nature
Panama has beautiful rainforests and diverse wildlife. It is home to many different plants and animals. The country also has long coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
See also
- In Spanish: Boca de Balsa para niños
