Honduras BY Austin Rincones

Capital-Tegucigalpa Location-midsection of Central America; surrounded by mountains Borders-Caribbean Sea, Bay Islands, Pacific Ocean, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua

According to ancient tradition, the colors on the flag represent; White-peace & honesty Blue-truth,loyalty, justice, perseverance, & vigilance

Independence Day-September 15, 1821 After shortly being a part of the Mexican empire and the Central American Confederation, became its own republic in 1838 Afterwards, over 300 horrid events occurred; civil wars, rebellions, and many changes of government.

As of 1979, the country decided that it would be best if it fell under rule of their civilians. A new constitution was approved in 1982, and a man named Roberto Suazo of the Liberty Party of Honduras(LPH) assumed power. He promised to take care of the country's recession and while this happened, he lead the country to become host to one of the largest Peace Corp missions in the world.

Holidays of Honduras not celebrated in United States March 8th-International Women's Day November 19th-International Men’s Day July 20th-Lempira Day (national hero) September 10th-Children’s Day

The Copan Ruins are on the Western side of Honduras, around 60 kilometers from the border of Guatemala. Copan was the dominant city in the southern territory. Its stone and hieroglyphics make it a huge attraction.

Environmental issues Population expansion, deforestation, mining polluting largest supply of fresh water called Lago de Yojoa

People of Honduras believe that it was Christopher Columbus that named the country because after a brutal storm, he said, “Gracias a Dios que hemos dejado estas Honduras,” which translated to thank God we have left these depths. That is why the children were taught that he was the reason an area on the northern part of the country was called Gracias a Dios ("Thank God").

The Famous 5, a group of women who fought for women’s rights are as follows; Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby In 1929, they opened the doors for women to be allowed in the Senate.

Honduras is the 2nd poorest country of Central America. It has an unequal distribution of income It has 28% of its population out of employment Export partners: US 75.3%, El Salvador 3.5%, Germany 2.6% 

Sources http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=hondoras+flag&FORM=IGRE&qpvt=hondoras+flag# http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/honduras-flag.htm http://www.honduras.net/history/ http://honduras.com/history/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Honduras#The_1980s http://lagringasblogicito.blogspot.com/2006/11/pictures-around-tela-honduras.html http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blchonduras.htm http://worldfacts.us/Honduras.htm