Although Jake brake properly refers to the Jacobs brand of engine brakes, the term has become a genericized trademark and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment.
Chicken soup (sancocho) â this is a hearty chicken and vegetable soup and is one of the most typical dishes in Panama. Itâs said to be a great hangover cure! Savory pastries (empanadas) â Deep fried, savory corn or flour pastries, with meat and a boiled egg stuffed inside.
For the U.S. city of the same name, see Panama City, Florida. Panama City (Spanish: Ciudad de PanamÃ¡; pronounced: [sjuËÃ°a(Ã°) Ã°e panaËma]) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has an urban population of 430,299, and its population totals 880,691 when rural areas are included. The city is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama.