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The exterior view of Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa, a historic fort in Honduras.

Honduras

Honduras is a beautiful country in Central America. It is surrounded by Guatemala to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. The capital city is Tegucigalpa, which is also the largest city in the country.

Long ago, Honduras was home to the ancient Maya civilization. They built big cities and made amazing stone carvings called stelae. Today, you can still see these wonderful carvings in places like Copán.

Honduras has many different kinds of plants and animals. The country has rainforests, mountains, and beaches. One special place is the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, where you can find many birds, monkeys, and other wildlife.

People in Honduras enjoy many fun traditions. One big celebration is Honduras Independence Day on September 15. Children get gifts and have parties, and there are colorful parades with marching bands. Another fun event is the La Ceiba Carnival in May, where people dance, sing, and have parades.

Honduran food is delicious and includes many tasty dishes. Popular foods are tamales, baleadas, and fried fish. People also love to eat tropical fruits like papaya and pineapple.

Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Honduras. The Honduras national football team has played in the FIFA World Cup and has won many matches in North America. Young people dream of becoming famous football players one day.

Honduras is a country full of history, nature, and fun traditions. It is a place where people love to celebrate, eat good food, and enjoy sports together.

Images

An ancient stone carving from Copán, showing intricate Pre-Columbian artwork.
A beautiful Baroque church facade from the colonial era in San Manuel Colohete, Honduras.
A map showing the hills and mountains of Honduras.
Map showing the locations of Honduras's diplomatic missions around the world.
Map showing the locations of diplomatic missions in Honduras
A beautiful panoramic view of the city of San Pedro Sula in Honduras, showing buildings and natural surroundings on a clear afternoon.
Houses along a riverside in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
A map showing the different departments of Honduras.
The flag of Honduras
The coat of arms of Honduras was created on October 3, 1825. Dionisio Herrera, as the Head of State of Honduras, decreed through his initiative, Honduras acquired its own national shield, one which represents Honduran history and the rich variety of national resources that it possesses and which should be protected and conserved. The National Congress thereby declared in its decree #16 and article 142, designated the shield as a national symbol for all uses, in a clear and general manner. The National Congress approved this in Tegucigalpa on January 10, 1935. (http://www.honduras.com/official/) The National Congress decrees: Article 1 - The National Coat of Arms that shall be used is an equilateral triangle. On its base is a volcano between two castles, over them is a rainbow and below it [and] behind the volcano a sun rises spreading light. The triangle [is] placed over land which appears to be bathed by both seas [Atlantic and Pacific]. Around it an oval containing in gold lettering: "REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS, LIBRE, SOBERANA E INDEPENDIENTE. 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821" [Republic of Honduras, Free, Sovereign and Independent. 15th September 1821] On the top part of the oval there is a quiver full of arrows from which hang horns of plenty joined with a knot resting over a mountain range from which clearly stand three oak trees on the right hand side and three pine trees on the left, and mines, a bar, a drill, a wedge, a sledgehammer and a hammer [all] distributed as appropriate. (http://flagspot.net/flags/hn).html)
Orthographic map of Honduras centered at 15° N, 86° W.   Official territory.   Claimed territories.

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