Honduras

Honduras is a republic in Central America and is bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and the Caribbean Sea. It covers an area of 112,492 km² (43,278 sq mi) and has a population of 8 million people. Its capital city is Tegucigalpa.

The country’s main economy relies on agriculture – mainly coffee beans which account for 60% of its exports – as well as forestry products such as mahogany wood. Other mineral resources include gold and silver deposits in western Honduras near San Juancito mountain range; iron ore mines near La Union; zinc deposits at Ocotepeque; lead found in Santa Barbara Department; petroleum discovered along the Gulf Coast of Gracias a Dios State; natural gas production from Yoro department fields located off-shore over Belize waters.. Tourism also plays an important role due to its many beautiful beaches across both coasts with colorful coral reefs that attract divers from around the world each year.

Honduran culture reflects influences from Native American tribes who populated parts of Central America before Spanish colonization began during early 16th century under Hernán Cortés leadership . The nation was then annexed into Mexico following independence movement until 1823 when it became part of United Provinces Central American Federation only later forming current Republic after regional conflicts resolution between 1830s–1840s period . Hondurans celebrate national holidays like Flag Day , Independence Day or Heroes’ Day remembering those fallen defending their motherland against external aggressors throughout history .

Spanish language dominates everyday conversations although other dialects exist among Amerindian tribes living within borders including Garifunas descendants originally coming out form West Indies region speaking Caribe Language mixed up with English expressions brought by African slaves during colonial times ; while small communities scattered troughout mountains regions practice Mayan languages still holding strong ties to prehispanic civilizations customs ceremonies beliefs traditions all combined together creating unique vibrant blend making Honduran Culture one worth exploring deeply understanding better appreciating beauty hidden behind every corner !