Basic Information | Honduras
| Official Name | Republic of Honduras |
| Common Name | Honduras |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Capital City | Tegucigalpa |
| Largest City | Tegucigalpa (with Comayagüela, Central District) |
Geography | Honduras
| Total Area (sq km) | 112,492 |
| Land Borders | Guatemala (256 km), El Salvador (391 km), Nicaragua (922 km) |
| Coastline | 823 km (Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean via Gulf of Fonseca) |
| Major Rivers | Patuca, Ulúa, Choluteca |
| Major Mountains | Sierra de Agalta, Celaque (highest peak: Cerro Las Minas, 2,870 m) |
| Climate | Tropical in lowlands, temperate in mountains |
Demographics | Honduras
| Population | ~10.7 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~95/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~59% urban population |
| Official Language(s) | Spanish |
| Regional Languages | Garifuna, Miskito, English (Bay Islands) |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Mestizo (~90%), Indigenous, Afro-Honduran (Garifuna), White |
| Major Religions | Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant) |
Government & Politics | Honduras
| Government Type | Presidential Republic |
| Current Leader | President Xiomara Castro (since 2022) |
| Administrative Divisions | 18 departments |
| Independence / Founding Date | September 15, 1821 (from Spain) |
Economy | Honduras
| Currency | Honduran Lempira (HNL) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$32 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$3,000 |
| Major Industries | Agriculture (bananas, coffee, palm oil), textiles, manufacturing, tourism |
| Major Exports | Coffee, bananas, palm oil, shrimp, textiles |
| Major Imports | Machinery, fuel, foodstuffs, manufactured goods |
| Trade Partners | USA, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, EU |
Culture & Society | Honduras
| National Symbols | Scarlet Macaw (bird), Orchid (flower), White-tailed Deer (animal) |
| National Sport | Football (Soccer) |
| Famous Festivals | Semana Santa (Holy Week), Feria Juniana (San Pedro Sula), Punta Music celebrations |
| Cuisine Highlights | Baleadas (flour tortillas with beans, cheese, cream), tamales, seafood dishes |
| Literature & Arts | Folkloric dances, Garifuna music, Lenca handicrafts |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Maya site of Copán, Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve |
Travel & Tourism | Honduras
| Top Tourist Attractions | Copán Ruins, Roatán (Bay Islands), Lake Yojoa, La Tigra National Park, Cayos Cochinos |
| Best Time to Visit | November to April (dry season) |
| Famous Cities | Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Roatán |
| Visa Requirement | Many countries (incl. USA, EU) can enter visa-free for up to 90 days |
Other Key Facts | Honduras
| Time Zone(s) | UTC -6 (Central Standard Time) |
| Internet Domain | .hn |
| Calling Code | +504 |
| Major Airports | Toncontín (Tegucigalpa), Ramón Villeda Morales (San Pedro Sula), Roatán International |
| Currency Symbol | L |
| Literacy Rate | ~88% |
| Life Expectancy | ~74 years |
| Interesting Fact | Honduras is nicknamed “the banana republic” (historically due to its banana exports) and is home to the world’s second-largest barrier reef. |
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