Country Guide • Honduras
Honduras shares borders with Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador. To the north lies the Caribbean and to the south the Pacific Ocean. The interior of the country comprises a central mountain system, cut by rivers flowing into both the Caribbean and Pacific.
Official Name | Republic of Honduras |
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Area | 112,088km² (43,277mile²) |
Population | 6,669,000 |
Continent | Central America/North America |
Population per mile² | 154 |
Capital City | Tegucigalpa |
Religions | 85% Roman Catholic, 10% Protestant |
Language | Spanish |
Government | Constitutional Democracy |
Currency | Lempira |
GDP | $17 billion |
GDP per Head | $2,600 |
Natural Resources | Gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron ore, antimony, coal, fish and timber |
Land Use | Arable Land 15% |
Agriculture | Bananas, coffee, citrus fruits, beef, timber and fish predominantly shrimp |
Industry | Coffee, bananas, beef, sugar cane, tobacco, textiles and lumber |
Tourism | There are good hotels and beaches but is still one of the least developed and industrialised countries in Central America. The country's beauty and low-profile tourism make it particularly appealing to travellers who enjoy getting off the beaten track |
Natural Hazards | Frequent, but generally mild, earthquakes and damaging hurricanes and floods along the Caribbean coast |
Health Risks | Drink only properly purified water. Chagas' disease, cholera, dengue fever, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, malaria. Incidents of diarrhoea are prevalent |
Climate | Honduras has a tropical climate on the coast and a temperate climate inland. Both climatic zones have a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March. Average annual rainfall varies from 70 inches - 100 inches Average temperature ranges in Tegucigalpa are from 4 to 27°Cin February to 12 to 33°C in May |
Time | GMT/UTC-6 hours |
National Days | September 15 |
Visas | British nationals can obtain 30-day visit visas on arrival. These may be extended by 30 days on two further occasions if you apply to an Immigration Office as can citizens of most Western European countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US |
British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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