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... miles ( 640 km ) from the border of Costa Rica to the border of Colombia . It connects North and South America and separates the Caribbean Sea ( Atlantic Ocean ) from the Gulf of Panama ( Pacific Ocean ) . The narrowest part of the ...
... miles ( 640 km ) from the border of Costa Rica to the border of Colombia . It connects North and South America and separates the Caribbean Sea ( Atlantic Ocean ) from the Gulf of Panama ( Pacific Ocean ) . The narrowest part of the ...
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... miles ( 800 km ) off the southeastern coast of Asia . The official capital and seat of government is Quezon City ( al- though many government buildings are in Metropolitan Manila ) . The country spans about 1,150 miles ( 1,850 km ) from ...
... miles ( 800 km ) off the southeastern coast of Asia . The official capital and seat of government is Quezon City ( al- though many government buildings are in Metropolitan Manila ) . The country spans about 1,150 miles ( 1,850 km ) from ...
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... miles ( 40 km ) and covers an area of 7 square miles ( 18 square km ) . It includes Rustico Island , natural habitat of the great blue heron and other birds . Its white sand - dune beaches are hemmed in by red sandstone cliffs . Green ...
... miles ( 40 km ) and covers an area of 7 square miles ( 18 square km ) . It includes Rustico Island , natural habitat of the great blue heron and other birds . Its white sand - dune beaches are hemmed in by red sandstone cliffs . Green ...
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