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___ HondurasDestination Honduras, this page is about many aspects of Honduras. Here you will find comprehensive information about Honduras in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Honduras and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Honduras. |
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Republic of Honduras | República de Honduras |
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 Flag of Honduras Background: Part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and one-half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a haven for anti-Sandinista contras fighting the Marxist Nicaraguan Government and an ally to Salvadoran Government forces fighting against leftist guerrillas. The country was devastated by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, which killed about 5,600 people and caused almost $1 billion in damage. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua related countries: Spain |
Official Name: República de Honduras short form: Honduras int'l long form: Republic of Honduras ISO Country Code: hn Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 16:05 Local Time = UTC -6h Capital City: Tegucigalpa (pop. 850 000); metropolitan area 1.2 million. Other Cities: San Pedro Sula the industrial capital of Honduras, (pop. 500 000); metropolitan area over 1 million. Government: Type: Democratic constitutional republic. Independence: 15 September 1821 (from Spain) Constitution: 1982. Geography: Location: Central America/Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Nicaragua and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Nicaragua. Area: 112,100 sq. km. (43,270 sq. mi.) Terrain: Mountainous. Climate: Tropical to subtropical, depending on elevation. People: Nationality: Honduran(s) Population (est.): 6 406 000 Ethnic groups: 90% mestizo (mixed Amerindian and European); others of European, Arab, African, or Asian ancestry; and indigenous Indians 7%. Religions: Roman Catholic 97%, Protestant minority. Languages: Spanish, Amerindian dialects. Literacy: 72%. Natural resources: Timber, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron ore, antimony, coal, fish, hydropower. Agriculture-products: Bananas, coffee, citrus; beef; timber; shrimp. Exports partners: USA 65.5%, El Salvador 3.5%, Guatemala 2.4% (2003) Imports partners: USA 53.1%, El Salvador 4.5%, Mexico 3% (2003) Currency: Lempira (HNL) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of HondurasCongreso Nacional de la República de HondurasHonduras National Congres of the Republic of Honduras (Spanish) Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores Secretary of Foreign Relations (Spanish) Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Honduras in the U.S. Washington D.C. Maps Map
of HondurasPolitical map of Honduras.  Google
Earth HondurasZoomable satellite view of Honduras. Google
Earth TegucigalpaZoomable satellite view of Honduras's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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NewsEl TiempoTiempo Digital - National and international news (Spanish) Honduras This Week National and international news. La Prensa Hondura news (Spanish) La Tribuna National and international news (Spanish) |
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Arts & CultureAnibal CruzSite with paintings of Anibal Cruz. Butterfly Museum La Ceiba Butterfly and Insect Museum, a collection of over 9000 butterflies, moths and other insects from Honduras and around the world. Garifuna (Black Caribs) Garifuna.com Site about the Garifuna Community of Honduras. |
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Business & EconomyBanco Central de HondurasCentral Bank Honduras. Bolsa Centroamericana de Valores Hoduras Stock Exchange. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cortes Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa __Hondura Products Honduras Coffee Company Gourmet Coffee Roasts and Blends. |
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Destination Honduras - Country GuidesHonduras Tips The Official Travel Guide of Honduras. Copan and the Copan ruins About Copán and its ruins, part of the Mayan Indian culture. RoatanOnline.com Visitors Guide to the island of Roatan - Hotels, Diving, Real Estate and more. |
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EducationUniversidad Catolica de HondurasCathiolic education since 1992. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Main university of Honduras founded in 1847. Universidad Jose Cecilio del Valle Founded in 1978. |
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EnvironmentFucahua - National Parks of TrujilloThe non-profit foundation is working locally to protect both national parks, the site provides also information on both National Parks in the Trujillo region. (Parque Nacional Capiro Calentura and Reserva de Vida Silvestre Laguna Guaimoreto). Honduras This Week Special Edition: The Environment Articles related to Honduras environment. |
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History History
of HondurasSurvey of Honduras history. |
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SearchHonduras InfoWith an index of Honduran sites. Honduras Internet Directory Honduran Websitea Index Honduras Resources Honduras Website Index Project Honduras Honduras links Newsgroup of Honduras soc.culture.honduras Additional Information on HondurasBBC News Country Profile: HondurasGovernments on the WWW: Honduras LANIC - Honduras Latin American Network Information Center on Honduras Open Directory Project: Honduras Wikipedia: Honduras The World Factbook -- Honduras |
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