From what country did Panama gain independence in the late 1800s

Colombia The Panamanians won independence from Colombia (after being aided by Theodore Roosevelt). FOR THE RECORD: the map above is of "Gran Colombia", Colombia just retained Panama after the split.

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United States territorial acquisitions - Ballotpedia

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