Honduras

Background

• Was once part of Spain in 16th century.
• Became independent in 1821.
• During the 1980s it was a haven.
• In 1998 it was hit by Hurricane Mitch.
• Economy is slowly rebounding since.

Geography 1

• Located in Central America.
• Borders the Caribbean Sea.
• Total area of 112,090 sq. km.
• Subtropic to temperate climate. 
• Mountain and costal terrain.

Geography 2

• Faces frequent mild earthquakes.
• Susceptible to hurricanes and floods.
• Has growing population.
• Deforestation will occur for agriculture.
• Rich in natural tropical resources.

Cities

• Tegucigalpa is the capitol.
• Nearly 1.1 million in capitol.
• Nearly 640,000 in San Pedro Sula.
• Roaton is the best vacation city.
• La Ceiba is the best culture city.

People/Society 1

• Official language is Spanish.
• One of the poorest country.
• Has the world's highest murder rate.
• Most of the population is in poverty.
• About 3 children for every family.

People/Society 2

• Education enrollment is near 100%.
• However, education quality is poor.
• Dropout rate and grade repetition is high.
• Population growth rate slowed.
• Nearly 2% of birthrates since the 1990s.

People/Society 3

• Population is nearly 8.7 million.
• They have major diseases.
• Age 15, most Hondurans are literate.
• Sanitation is improving since 1990s.
• Birth-death rate is 24-5.

People/society 4

• Tier 2 human trafficking.
• Gang fights are still common at streets.
• Illegal drug trades still at large.
• Slavery is still allowed.
• Smuggling is a problem, most foreign.

Government 1

• Democratic constitutional republic.
• Executive, Judicial, and Legislative.
• Archived independence on 15-9-1821
• Civil law system is the legal system.
• Several previous constitutions.

Government 2

• Juan Orlando Hernández is the president.
• Recent Constitution was passed in 11-1-1982
• Constitution has been amended many times.
• Latest amendment was in 2013.
• Suffrage is 18 years of age.

Economy

• 2nd poorest country in C.A.
• Unequal distribution of income.
• Exotic fruits and seafood is main trade.
• Relies on U.S. for major foreign trades.
• 6.173 million in debt in 2013.

Cuisine

• Uses coconut to flavor cuisine.
• Coffee is grown on rich volcanic soil.
• Horchata is a famous drink.
• Corn is a staple in Honduran cuisine.
• Breakfeast is the biggest dish served.

Sports

• Fútbol is the most popular sport.
• Non-competitive sports is 2nd popular.
• Water sports are perfect in some regions.
• Baseball, basketball, and tennis is common.
• Water sports are becoming popular recently.

Tourism

• Laid-back and low profile.
• Perfect outdoor activities.
• Electricity comes from generators.
• Coastal retreat attractions.
• Very unique hotel experiences.

Culture

• Allows other religious practices.
• Celebrate most activities in festivals.
• Carnival of Friendship during middle of May.
• Most cultural festivals are a week long.
• Most cook at home during the festivals.

Religion

• Main religion is Roman Catholic.
• Other religions are allowed.
• 2nd main religion is Protestant.
• About 97% is Roman Catholic.
• About 2% is Protestant.

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