50 Facts About Honduras

Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a Central American country.

In September 1821, the country declared independence from Spain.

Honduras' estimated population in 2018 is 9,587,522.

Honduras has a GDP per capita of $5,817.

Honduras has a total land area of approximately 43,443 square miles.

Mestizos make up roughly 90% of Honduras' ethnic groups.

In the country, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

Honduras is surrounded by four other Central American countries.

Honduras is home to a number of Mesoamerican cultures, including the Maya.

Honduras' official currency is the Lempira (NHL).

The Spanish introduced the country to Roman Catholicism.

Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the country.

The nation's economy has primarily relied on agricultural means.

Honduras has a 0.625 Human Development Index.

The country had relatively high political stability prior to the 2009 coup.

Honduras remains one of the Western Hemisphere's poorest countries.

The country's wealth is primarily focused on urban development.

The country's northern region is classified as part of the Western Caribbean Zone.

The country's motto is "Libre, Soberana, y Independiente" in Spanish. This translates to "Free, Sovereign, and Independent" in English.

Minerals, tropical fruits, and sugar cane are among its best exports. Honduras also has a thriving textile industry that exports its products to other countries.

The Republic of Honduras' flag is only blue and white. The five stars on their flag represent the five Central American countries.

Tegucigalpa is situated on a hilly terrain surrounded by mountains. It is approximately 3,200 feet above sea level.

La Tribuna is one of Honduras' most widely circulated newspapers.

Utila is Honduras's smallest bay island. The entire eastern side of this island is capped by a thin veneer of basaltic volcanic rocks. This one-of-a-kind land formation was formed by pyroclastic cones such as the 243-foot Pumpkin Hill.

Belize is another name for British Honduras.

San Pedro Sula, Honduras, is one of the world's most violent cities.

La Ceiba is the entry point to Honduras' bay islands.

Televicentro is a major television station in Honduras.

A typical Honduran meal includes some type of protein as well as tortillas. Pork, beef, and chicken are all common meats.

Honduras has a national football team that serves as the country's representative.

Honduras means 'Depths' in Spanish. The name is thought to refer to Trujillo's past as an anchorage bay. Honduras is derived from the word 'fondura' in the Leonese dialect of Spanish.

Honduras has Maya ruins that visitors can explore.

Honduras is home to the world's second-largest coral reef.

Honduras was one of the first countries to prohibit smoking in private residences.

Honduras' national bird is the Scarlet Macaw.

Honduras is Central America's second-largest country.

Honduran buses are known as chicken buses. 

In Honduras, the most popular event involves sawdust. The Sawdust Alfombras de Comayagua is a Honduran event. It is commemorated by the creation of large tapestries based on religious themes out of coloured sawdust.

Honduras is home to one of the world's oldest clocks. The Cathedral de la Inmaculada Concepción of Comayagua in Honduras was inaugurated in December 1711 during the colonial era. The interior includes an Arab-built clock from around 1100, during the Spanish occupation.

Christopher Columbus first discovered Honduras in 1502.

Olimpia is one of Honduras' largest soccer clubs.

Honduras' national flower is Rhyncholaelia Digbyana.

Honduras is divided into three distinct topographical regions. Each of the three has a unique climate, but they all have a rainy tropical climate.

In Honduras, there is only one natural lake. Lake Yojoa is Honduras' largest and only natural lake. The lake's surface area is approximately 79 square kilometres, with an average depth of 15 metres.

Honduras' most important export is coffee.

Coconut milk is a popular ingredient in many Honduran dishes.

Bats account for half of all mammal species in Honduras.

Honduras was the first Central American country to establish movie theatres.

Honduras is home to several poisonous snake species. The rare palm pit viper, rattlesnakes, and moccasins are among them.

The Patuca River is the Republic of Honduras' longest river. This river, located in northeast Honduras, is famous for being the longest in Central America. It is 500 kilometres long and covers an area of 23,900 square kilometres.