City: Honduras
Capital
and largest city: Tegucigalpa
14°6′N 87°13′W / 14.100°N 87.217°W / 14.100; -87.217
Official languages: Spanish
Ethnic groups (): 90% Mestizo
7% Amerindian
2% Black
1% White
Demonym: Honduran
Catracho(a)
Government: Presidential republic
• President: Juan Orlando Hernández
• Vice President: Ricardo Álvarez Arias
• President of National Congress: Mauricio Oliva
Legislature: National Congress
Independence• Declared from Spain: 15 September 1821
• Declared from the
First Mexican Empire: 1 July 1823
• Declared, as Honduras, from the Federal Republic of Central America: 5 November 1838
Area• Total: 112,492 km (43,433 sq mi) (101st)
Population• 2016 estimate: 9,112,867 (95th)
• 2007 census: 7,529,403
• Density: 64/km (165.8/sq mi) (128th)
GDP (PPP): 2017 estimate
• Total: $45.628 billion
• Per capita: $5,492
GDP (nominal): 2017 estimate
• Total: $21.790 billion
• Per capita: $2,623
Gini (1992–2007): 55.3
high
HDI (2014): 0.606
medium · 131st
Currency: Lempira (HNL)
Time zone: CST (UTC−6)
Drives on the: right
Calling code: +504
ISO 3166 code: HN
Internet TLD: .hn
Top Things to do in Honduras
Things to do in Honduras, Honduras: The Best Historic Sites
November 18, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach
Coordinates: 15°00′N 86°30′W / 15.000°N 86.500°W / 15.000; -86.500
Restaurants in Honduras
1. Mayan Ball Court
Copan Ruinas Honduras
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By pennwoodpete
Winners can really have their heart taken. Story by guide was very interesting and well done. Cesar was on top of the tour and was excellent. Looong walk, plan well, take water and remember no facility inside park. Plan to walk a great deal and wear solid shoes. Sun protection is needed
2. Pyramid over Rosalila Temple
Sitio Arqueologico de Copan Plaza de los Jaguares, dentro del Sitio Arqueológico de Copán, Copan Ruinas CP1103 Honduras
Excellent
74%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By DouglasWill - New York City, United States
Definitely walk around this whole place and take in the designs, architecture, and craftsmanship of this important place.
