Honduras
A Central American country of pine-covered mountains and Caribbean reef, Honduras guards the ancient Maya city of Copan and a stretch of the world's second-largest barrier reef just off its northern shore.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Two blue horizontal bands framing a white one, with five blue stars arranged in an X in the centre. The blue bands represent the Pacific and Caribbean seas, white stands for peace, and the five stars the former United Provinces of Central America.
Honduras FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Tegucigalpa |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 8,303,771 |
| Area | 112,492 km² |
| Population density | 74 /km² |
| Currency | Honduran lempira (HNL) L |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +504 |
| Internet TLD | .hn |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | HN / HND |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The ancient Maya city of Copan is famous for its intricately carved stone monuments and hieroglyphic stairway.
- Its Bay Islands sit on the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world.
- The Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve protects one of Central America's largest remaining rainforests.
- Honduras was one of the first places Christopher Columbus reached on the American mainland, in 1502.
Honduras FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
What is the population of Honduras?
Honduras has a population of about 8,303,771.
What currency does Honduras use?
Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL).
What languages are spoken in Honduras?
The official language of Honduras is Spanish.
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