location Honduras is strategically located in the heart of Central America, surrounded by high tropical mountains. The mountainous topography contributes to the diversity of climates. Its northern border is the Caribbean Sea. Just off the coast, the Bay Islands are surrounded by the world’s second largest coral reef. To the south, Honduras is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and El Salvador, to the west by Guatemala and to the east by Nicaragua. The country’s current population is estimated at 7 million people.

Tangible Products Bananas Coffee minerals Music lumber

Bananas Chiquita Brands International and Dole Food Company--now account for most Honduran banana production and exports.

coffee Coffee production in Honduras has been high despite relatively low yields because of the large numbers of producers

Honduras is well endowed with minerals, including silver, gold, lead, zinc, cadmium, and antimon

music The music of Honduras is one of the best demonstrations of the diversity of the country.

lumber Lumber is one of the main exports of Honduras

Intangible products culture Religion history

culture Honduran culture is described as laid back

history Archaeologists believe that humans have lived in the area of Honduras for more than 8,000 years. Evidence suggests that agricultural communities had been established by the 2d millennium on the Humuya River and at Lake Yojoa. By the 4th century the MAYA civilization was developing; the city of Copan was flourishing by 500.

religion 100 percent of the population of Honduras is christian. 97 percent is catholic, 3 percent it Protestant

environment The land resources have been overexploited Deforestation Dry season (droughts)

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