Republic of Honduras
Location
Central America, bordering the Caribben Sea, between Guatemala and Nicaragua and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Area: 43,278 sq. mi. (slightly larger than Virginia)
Population: 8.14 million
Capital: Tegucigalpa (1,150,000)
Terrain: Mountainous, narrow coastal plains
Climate: Tropical to subtropical, depending on elevation
Religions: 65% Catholic; 35% Protestant
Offical Language: Spanish
Government: Democratic constitutional republic
Natural Resources: forests, minerals, and fisheries
Agriculture: Products- coffee,bananas,shrimp,lobster,tilapia,corn,fruits
Poverty level: 65% living in poverty
Unemployment rate: over 30%
Loving the Least of These Inc.
Honduras, C.A.
