Asociación de Muchachas Guías de Panamá
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The Asociación de Muchachas Guías de Panamá (AMGP, Girl Guide Association of Panama) is the national Guiding
organization of Panama
. It serves 751 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1950, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
in 1952.
The Girl Guide emblem incorporates a map
of Panama.
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
organization of Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. It serves 751 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1950, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
in 1952.
The Girl Guide emblem incorporates a map
Map
A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes....
of Panama.