Honduras is a country in Central America, North America. Its capital is Tegucigalpa, with a population of approximately 10.3M and a total area of 112,492 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Honduran Lempira (HNL).
Honduras covers an area of 112,492 km² with a population density of 92/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $31.9B ($3,097 per capita) and gained independence in 1821. It has a coastline of 820 km.
Honduras gave the world the term 'Banana Republic' — the United Fruit Company once controlled its economy, politics and infrastructure. The Maya ruins of Copán, with their intricate hieroglyphic staircase, are considered the most sculptural of all Maya sites.
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UNESCO Maya ruins with the Hieroglyphic Stairway — the longest Maya text ever discovered
The jewel of the Bay Islands — world-class diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
A spectacular mountain park with cloud forests, waterfalls and rare quetzal birds
Cloud forest reserve above Tegucigalpa — first national park in Central America
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
The official language(s) of Honduras are Spanish.
The population of Honduras is approximately 10.3M.
Honduras uses the Honduran Lempira (HNL).
Honduras is located in North America, in the Central America region.
Honduras has a GDP of $31.9B, with a GDP per capita of $3,097.
The best time to visit Honduras is November–April. The climate is Tropical coast, temperate highlands.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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