Panama

First, the common traits. Mexico and Panama are Latin American countries, meaning both have a majority of people who speak Spanish, profess the Roman Catholic religion and at some point during their respective histories, were conquered, colonized and finally gained its independence from Spain. Both are strategically located between the Pacific and Atlantic (Caribbean) Oceans and are "countries of interest" for the United States, with whom both countries have had less-than-friendly interaction, such as the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) or the US Invasion of Panama (1989-1990). The racial make up of both countries is predominantly of mestizo (60% for Mexico, 70% for Panama) and Amerindian people (30% and 20%, respectively).

Now, on the differences. Mexico is a North American country while Panama is a Central American nation. Both are republics, but Mexico is a federation of 31 independent states and one federal district while Panama is a presidential republic with 11 administrative provinces. In general terms, Mexico is more economically developed than Panama, but only by a small margin. Both economies are ranked as the 11th and 86th largest in the world, respectively.

Finally, some statistics:

• Population: Mexico 112,468,855 / Panama 3,410,676 (both July 2010 est.)
• Land area: Mexico 1,972,550 sq km (761,606 sq mi) / Panama 75,517 sq km (29,157 sq mi)
• Gross Domestic Product: Mexico USD$1,548 billion / Panama USD$42.4 billion.
• GDP Per Capita: Mexico USD$13,542 / Panama USD$12,498
• Median Age: Mexico 27.3 years / Panama 27.2 years

The approximate driving time and mileage information -

Between: Sandusky, OH

and: Panama City, FL

Driving miles: 960

Driving time: 16 hrs 30 mins

- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.

The distance between the starting point and the destination is 497mi, (800km), and with reasonable traffic conditions it will take approximately 8 hours 46 minutes of driving time. Knoxville, TN, USA

1. Head south on S Broadway St toward Western Ave 0.1 mi

2. Continue on Henley St 0.2 mi

3. Make a U-turn at W Clinch Ave 351 ft

4. Take the ramp onto I-40 W 20.2 mi

5. Continue on I-75 S (signs for Chattanooga/I-75)

Entering Georgia 180 mi

6. Take the exit onto GA-407 W/I-285 W toward Birmingham/Tampa 20.2 mi

7. Take exit 61 to merge onto I-85 S toward Columbus/Montgomery 47.9 mi

8. Take exit 21 to merge onto I-185 S toward Columbus 40.0 mi

9. Take exit 10 to merge onto GA-22 W/US-80 W

Continue to follow US-80 W

Entering Alabama 6.7 mi

10. Take the exit toward 280 Bypass/AL-1/US-280/US-431 312 ft

11. Turn left at 280 Bypass/AL-1/US-280/US-431

Continue to follow AL-1/US-280/US-431 2.8 mi

12. Take the exit toward AL-1/Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy S/US-431 S 0.1 mi

13. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Dothan/Eufaula and merge onto AL-1/Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy S/US-431 S

Continue to follow AL-1/US-431 S 95.7 mi

14. Turn left at N Oates St/US-231

Continue to follow US-231

Entering Florida 82.2 mi

15. Slight right at W 15th St 0.4 mi

Panama City, FL.