Honduras was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502 during his fourth voyage. It gained independence from Spain in 1821. The document provides details about Honduras such as its geography, demographics, economy, culture, and sites of interest. Key facts include that Honduras has a population of over 7.5 million people, Spanish is the official language, agriculture is an important economic activity including bananas and coffee, and soccer is a favorite pastime.

1. HONDURAS!!!!

3. Honduras
 Discovered in 1502
 Fourth trip
 Honduras=depth
 Independence September 15, 1821

4. Heroes
 Lempira
 1537
 United more than 100 tribes
 Morazan
 Led effort against Mexico
 Struggled to unite the CentralAmerican countries

5. Flag and Coat of Arms

6. Honduran Currency

7. General Information
 Area - 112,492 km2 (43,433 sq mi)

Ohio - 116,096 km² (44,825 sq mi)
 18 Departments (states)
 Tegucigalpa (capital)
 Other important Cities: San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba,
Comayagua

8. Demographics
 7.5 Million
 90% Mestizo
 63% Catholic
 Official Language-Spanish

9. Politics and Government
 Democratic (1970 to date)
 President
 Congress
 Supreme Court

10. Economic Activities
 Agriculture
 Bananas
 Coffee
 Cucumbers
 Melons
 Watermelons
 Industry
 Electronic Harnesses
 Clothing

11. Economic Activities cont…
 Tourism
 Copan Ruinas
 Bay Islands
 Cayos Cochinos
 Pico Bonito
 Tela
 Trujillo
 Valle de Angeles

12. Culture
 Family Oriented
 Tight Nucleus
 Extended Family
 Dances
 Cique
 Punta
FAVORITE PASSTIME!!!!!
Soccer

13. Culture
cont…
 Typical Foods
 Baleadas
 Tacos
 Enchiladas
 Tamales
 Carne Asada
 Sopa de Mondongo
 Refried beans

14. Land Distribution
 Divided into three main areas
 West and Central
 Mosquitia <2 people/sq mi (misquito)
 North Coast (Bay Islands (english), Garifuna,(garifuna)
 75% Forestry
 25% Agricultural (employs 62% of population)

17. Honduras
 Sites of interest
 www.honduras.com
 www.letsgohonduras.com
 www.honduras.net