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Biomuseo

museum, Panama City, Panama

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The Biomuseo, also known as the Biomuseo of Panama, is a museum located in Panama City, Panama. It is situated near the Pacific Ocean terminus of the Panama Canal. The museum's design is notable, with Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao serving as an example of contemporary museum architecture that challenges traditional values. Panama itself is known for its rich biodiversity, acting as a land bridge between North and South America, which results in a diverse array of plant and animal life. Panama City is the capital and largest urban area of the Republic of Panama.123

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