Honduras by Mary Byrd

Flag

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:31:35 UTC

The stars represent the members of the former Federal Republic of Central America - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The blue bands symbolize the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The white band represents the land between the two bodies of water and the peace and prosperity of its people

Brief History

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:40:34 UTC

Capital

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:43:15 UTC

The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa

Language

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:50:04 UTC

The official language of Honduras is Spanish.

Religion

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:52:05 UTC

The religion mainly practiced is Christianity. Most of these people are Catholics.

Currency

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:54:50 UTC

The currency used in Honduras is Lempira.

Population

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 20:58:18 UTC

The population of Honduras is about 8.5 million people.

Climate

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:01:48 UTC

The climate of Honduras is subtropical in the lowlands and temperate in the mountains.

Major Cities

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:04:48 UTC

Some major cities in Honduras are San Pedro Sula, Choloma, and La Ceiba.

Soccer

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:12:08 UTC

Soccer is the most popular sport.

Poverty

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:15:20 UTC

Over 50% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Honduras

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:17:48 UTC

Honduras means "deep water".

Lluvia de Peces: The "Rain of Fish"

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:20:36 UTC

This event occurs in a small town called Yoro. During the months of May and June heavy rains occur. After small, blind, silver fish are scattered around the town. It is believed they "rain from the sky".

The Sawdust Alfombras of Comayagua

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:24:45 UTC

During this, event people create alfombras, or carpets, depicting religious scenes. Nine hours later these are stomped on during a holy march.

Copan

mbyr8040 — 2015-02-28 21:31:30 UTC

This is a small Mayan site famous for its series of portrait stelae.