Honduras

Honduras Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Honduras
Common NameHonduras – /hɑnˈdəɹ.əs/
NationalityHonduran(s) – noun, Honduran – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1821 (from Spain)
Administrative Divisions18 departments
Total Population9.6 million (#95) with 60.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasTegucigalpa (capital city), San Pedro Sula
Major LanguagesSpanish (official)
Electricity Access94.1% of total population
Internet Access48% of total population
CurrencyLempiras (HNL)
Real GDP (PPP)$57.3 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$5,600 (#167) – 2021 estimate
Total Area112,090 sq km / 43,278 sq mi (#103) with 0.2% water area
Geographic RegionAmericas – Central America
Bordering CountriesGuatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua
Bordering Water BodiesCaribbean Sea, Gulf of Fonseca

National Anthem: “National Anthem of Honduras”