šš³ 19 Happy Facts about Honduras
1. Where is Honduras?
Honduras is a republic in Central America.
2. A humble number of people call the country home.
In 2020 the population had reached 9.905 million.
3. How big is Honduras?
Honduras has a total area of 43,433 square miles (112,492 square kilometers).

Flag of Honduras
4. Life expectancy here is pretty good.
The averageĀ lifeĀ expectancy is 75.27 years (2019).
5. Itās full of big families!
The fertility rate is five births per woman (2012).
6. Whatās the capital of Honduras?
The capital city isĀ TegucigalpaĀ which has an area of 78 square miles (201.5 square kilometers) and a population of 1.158 million in 2013.
7. They speak a common tongue.
Spanish is the official language.
8. Time to get the coins changed up!
TheĀ Honduran LempiraĀ is the currency here.
9. Who discovered Honduras?
On July 30thĀ 1502, Christopher Columbus first discovered Honduras.
10. Itās home to abundant Mayan temples.
Numerous Mayan ruins still exist in the Honduran city ofĀ Copan, dating back to before 1000 BC.
11. Tick, tock!
The Cathedral in Comayagua, Honduras, is home to the oldest clock in America which dates back to 1100!
12. There were two different Hondurases, once.
In the past Honduras has been referred to as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras which became the modern-day state ofĀ Belize.

Yojoa, Honduras
13. What does the country produce?
Agriculturally Honduras producesĀ bananas,Ā coffee, citrus fruits, beef,Ā rum,Ā shrimpĀ and timber.
Sugar, coffee, textiles and clothing are the staple industries hereā¦and the country exports coffee, bananas, meat, lobster, shrimp, rum, gold and other minerals.
14. Thereās an amazing array of forestry here.
HondurasāĀ Platano ForestĀ was nominated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
15. The country was devastated by a killer storm.
InĀ 1998Ā Honduras was devastated by āHurricaneĀ Mitchā. Sadly at least 5,000 people were killed and 70% of the countryās crops were destroyed; the damage Hurricane Mitch had caused was estimated at Ā£2 billion.
16. The economy here isnāt too strong.
Unfortunately, a problem with economic inequality means that malnutrition, poor housing and infant diseases are common.
17. The barrier reef here is stunning.
Extending along the coast of Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, theĀ BelizeĀ BarrierĀ ReefĀ is theĀ largestĀ barrier reefĀ in the northern hemisphere and theĀ second largest barrier reefĀ in the world!
18. Itās a very young country!
In 2012, 50% of Hondurans were under the age of 19.

Roatan, Honduras
19. Keep in touch!
Want to call your family and friends in Honduras? Ā Youāll need to use the international dialing code +504.
FAQs about Honduras
What is Honduras best known for?
Honduras is very popular for its amazing exports - itās one of the biggest traders in sugar cane and coffee, as well as natural textiles.
Is Honduras a safe country to visit?
As of now, Hondurasā safety levels are in question - it is advisable to take care when visiting the major cities.
What is the main religion in Honduras?
The main religion most people follow in Honduras is Roman Catholicism, though 76% of people here are Christian, period.
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