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The Panama Canal Zone is a 553 sq mi area in Panama consisting of the Panama Canal and 5 miles on either side of it excluding the cities of Colon and Panama City. It was controlled by the United States from 1903-1979.
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Is Panama and the Panama Canal zone the same?
Yes, Panama and the panama canal zone ARE the same!
Where is the Panama Canal Zone?
The Panama Canal Zone is in North Dakota.
When was Panama Canal Zone created?
Panama Canal Zone was created in 1903.
When did Panama Canal Zone end?
Panama Canal Zone ended in 1979.
What is the motto of Panama Canal Zone?
Panama Canal Zone's motto is 'The Land Divided, The World United'.
Is the canal zone is located in the central part of Panama?
The canal zone is the area that includes the Panama Canal and a 5 mile radius on both sides. It is located in the central part of Panama.
Is the canal zone located in the central of panama?
No, it is located on the isthmus of Panama where the Americans built the Panama canal. The "canal zone'' was referred to as the land the Americans got through the land treaty with the Panamanians.
Where is Panama's capital?
The capital city of Panama is Panama City, which straddles the Panama Canal (originally the US-occupied Canal Zone).
Who is in charge of the canal zone today?
The Panama Canal Authority .
When was agent orange used in the Panama Canal Zone?
The United States has never admitted to the use of agent orange in the Panama Canal Zone.
How did US win a zone in panama for a canal?
The U.S. helped the people of Panama separate from Colombia, so in return the U.S. won a ten-mile-wide zone in Panama in which to build the Panama Canal. The canal officially open in 1914.
What year did panama finally get ownership of their own zone?
Panama gained ownership of the canal zone in 1999.
