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Honduras. Onalie Kurtis Brian. Information on Honduras. The capital city is Tegucigalpa Land area equals 43,278 square miles The population is 6,406,052 Type of money is lempiras. <>.
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Honduras Onalie Kurtis Brian
Information on Honduras • The capital city is Tegucigalpa • Land area equals 43,278 square miles • The population is6,406,052 • Type of money is lempiras
<> <> More Info on Honduras • Literacy rate is 73% • The type of government is democratic constitutional republic
History of Honduras • Honduras was first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502. In 1524 the Spanish started a colony. The Indian inhabitants went to war and the Indian chief was known as a hero. The currency was named after him.
Climate of The Country • The climate of the Honduras in the lowlands is hot and humid. • The Pacific coast has wet summers and dry winters. • The mountains have a pleasant, temperate climate.
Tourist Info • River rafting is one of the many things to do in Honduras. • There is also rock climbing and snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea.
Holidays/Traditions and Customs • Some of the holidays in Honduras are Easter, New Years Day, and Christmas • Some traditions in Honduras are that women are highly regarded by men, and mothers are considered family leaders
Other Interesting Facts • One interesting fact about Honduras is you can go rock climbing in Red Tail Canyon. • Snorkeling is very good in Honduras. • The currency was named after Indian chief Lempira for his bravery.