Honduras

Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a 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 leftist guerrillas. The country was devastated by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, which killed about 5,600 people and caused approximately $2 billion in damage.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 7,483,763

Nationality (Noun): Honduran(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Honduran

Official Language(s): Spanish

Major Languages Spoken: Spanish

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Republic of Honduras

Country Name (short form): Honduras

Country Name (local long form): Republica de Honduras

Country Name (local short form): Honduras

Name of Capital: Tegucigalpa

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Honduras: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala

Land Area: 111890 sq km

Water Area: 200 sq km

Comparative Area: slightly larger than Tennessee

Total Land Boundry: 1,520 km

Coastline: 820 km

National Holiday: Independence Day, 15 September (1821)

International Phone Code: 504

Currency Code: lempira (HNL)

Internet Country Code: .hn

US Embassy Location: Avenida La Paz, Apartado Postal No. 3453, Tegucigalpa

US Embassy Mailing Address: American Embassy, APO AA 34022, Tegucigalpa