Honduras
Capital
Tegucigalpa
Population
~10.1 million
Currency
Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Spanish
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic, Protestant)
- Climate
- Subtropical to tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season (May to November)
Culture & History
Known for: banana exports, violence challenges, and Mayan heritage
Also famous for: Copán ruins, beaches, and coffee production
Food: Baleadas (flour tortilla with beans and cheese)
Brief History
Spanish colony; gained independence in 1821; faces challenges with poverty and violence; relies on agriculture