Honduras is approximately 14 degrees north of the equator, which is about 1,550 kilometers (960 miles) away.
Some plants native to Honduras include the Honduran rosewood tree (Dalbergia stevensonii), the Lobster claw heliconia (Heliconia rostrata), and the Honduras mahogany tree (Swietenia macrophylla). These plants are adapted to the climate and conditions of Honduras, helping to support the local ecosystem.
Some common plants that grow in Honduras include orchids, hibiscus, bougainvillea, and heliconias. In addition, tropical fruits such as bananas, plantains, mangoes, and papayas are also commonly grown in Honduras. The country's diverse climate and topography support a wide variety of plant species.
Honduras is in Central America (between North and South American continents). The country lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and is bordered by Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Geographically it is 15 00 N, 86 30 W on the world map.
Yes, Honduras has several volcanoes. The most prominent ones include Cerro Azul, which is an active volcano located in the western part of the country, and Isla El Tigre, which is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Fonseca. There are other smaller volcanic features found throughout Honduras.
The tallest building in Honduras is the Altia Business Park Tower, located in Tegucigalpa. It stands at a height of around 344 feet (105 meters) with 25 floors.
Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, covers an area of approximately 201.64 square kilometers (77.85 square miles). It is one of the largest and most populous cities in Honduras.
The Roatan Peninsula lies off the northern coast of Honduras in Central America.
The neighboring countries of Honduras are Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Sudan is in Africa and is the largest country in the region. Honduras is in Central America and known for its beautiful beaches. Angola is also in Africa and has a diverse culture with Portuguese influences. Kenya is in East Africa and famous for its wildlife and safaris in national parks like Maasai Mara.
The largest volcano in Honduras is the Cerro Las Minas, located in the western part of the country near the border with El Salvador. It is part of the Celaque National Park and reaches an elevation of 2,849 meters (9,347 feet) above sea level.
Hurricane Mitch in 1998 was the deadliest hurricane to hit Honduras. It caused widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, resulting in the deaths of over 7,000 people in Honduras. The country suffered extensive infrastructure damage and economic losses from the storm.
That would be Nicaragua. According to the CIA World Factbook and the Encyclopedia of the Nations, the border between Honduras and Nicaragua is 922 km long (573 miles).
The main landforms are the mountain ranges of the Cordillera Gaunacaste, Cordillera de Talamanca, and Meseta Central. Volcanoes include the Arenal volcano in the north (and nearby Lake Arenal), the Poás crater farther south, and the Irazu volcano near Cartago.
The San Juan River (Nicaragua) flows from Lake Nicaragua and forms the northeastern border of Costa Rica. The Colorado River is a distributary within Costa Rica that includes the Barra del Colorado national preserve.
On the northwest Pacific coast is the Gulf of Nicoya and its large enclosing peninsula, and small islands including Chira Island. The other major peninsula is at the Gulf of Dulce near Panama in the southwest.
First off it's COSTA RICA and the landforms here that are popular are the Manuel Antonio Peninsula, Corcovado National Park, Uvita Whale's Tail, Monteverde Cloud Forest and of course the many active volcanoes scattered around the country.
According to Time and Date.com, the coordinates for Tegucigalpa are:
Latitude: 14° 05' North
Longitude: 87° 14' West
According to Wikipedia:
14°5′N
87°13′W
The five themes of geography in Honduras include location (Central America), place (diverse landscapes such as mountains, rainforests, and Caribbean coastline), human-environment interaction (reliance on agriculture and tourism), movement (migration of people and goods), and region (cultural and linguistic diversity within the country).
Far more than any official count due to the enormous, unknown population of illegal immigrants.
Answer:
The previous answer is a bit short-sighted. There are about 35 million Spanish speakers in the U.S. and Spanish speaking Illegals are estimated to be around 12 million.
No-one has done a reliable survey and much depends on who you count as Catholic. In a poll taken in 2007, 47% said they were Catholic, 36% described themselves as Evangelical Protestant and the rest claimed to be "other" or refused to answer.
As of 2021, the illiteracy rate in Honduras is estimated to be around 13%. The government has been implementing programs to reduce this rate through expanded educational opportunities and literacy campaigns.
The population of the capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, is estimated to be around 1.2 million people.
As of 2021, the unemployment rate in Honduras is estimated to be around 7%. The country has been experiencing economic challenges which have contributed to this rate, including a high poverty level and the impact of natural disasters. Efforts to improve job creation and economic stability are ongoing.
The scientific name for the Honduran manatee is Trichechus manatus hondurensis.
Children in Honduras are required to attend school for 9 years, typically from ages 7 to 15, which covers primary and lower secondary education. However, completion rates for this level of education are relatively low in Honduras.