Know Your Community - Know Your World Honduras.cynthia
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HONDURAS!!!!
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HONDURAS!!!!
HondurasDiscovered in 1502
Fourth trip
Honduras=depth
Independence September 15, 1821
HeroesLempira
1537United more than 100 tribes
MorazanLed effort against MexicoStruggled to unite the
Central-American countries
Flag and Coat of Arms
Honduran Currency
General InformationArea - 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
Demographics7.5 Million
90% Mestizo
63% Catholic
Official Language-Spanish
Politics and Government
Democratic (1970 to date)
President
Congress
Supreme Court
Economic ActivitiesAgriculture
BananasCoffeeCucumbersMelonsWatermelons
IndustryElectronic HarnessesClothing
Economic Activities cont…
TourismCopan RuinasBay IslandsCayos CochinosPico BonitoTelaTrujilloValle de Angeles
CultureFamily Oriented
Tight NucleusExtended Family
DancesCiquePunta
FAVORITE PASSTIME!!!!!Soccer
Culture cont…
Typical FoodsBaleadasTacosEnchiladasTamalesCarne AsadaSopa de
MondongoRefried beans
Land Distribution
Divided into three main areasWest and CentralMosquitia <2 people/sq mi (misquito)North Coast (Bay Islands (english), Garifuna,
(garifuna)
75% Forestry
25% Agricultural (employs 62% of population)
Now, let’s dance Honduran Style!
HondurasSites of interest
www.honduras.com
www.letsgohonduras.com
www.honduras.net
