Colombia–Panama border, International border in Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama.
The border runs 339 kilometers from Cabo Tiburon on the Caribbean coast through mountain ranges to Punto Equidistante on the Pacific coast. It cuts through dense rainforest, over mountain peaks, and through river deltas on both sides of the divide.
The line formed after Panama separated from Colombia in 1903. A treaty with the United States formally recognized the new boundary in 1914.
The Embera-Wounaan and Kuna speak their own languages and live in small communities along rivers and coasts. They paddle narrow wooden boats through the river systems and build their homes on stilts above water or along steep hillsides.
The region is accessible only by boat or small aircraft, as no continuous road exists. Anyone entering the zone must carry valid documents from both countries and follow entry requirements at each checkpoint.
This line marks the division between Central and South America, separating two continents with no continuous road. The Colombian side shows a wide delta, while the Panamanian side rises to peaks of 1,845 meters (6,053 feet).
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