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Honduras Overview
- Officially known as the Republic of Honduras in Central America
- Bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of Honduras
- Capital is Tegucigalpa
History
- Home to ancient Mesoamerican cultures like the Maya
- Spanish colonization introduced Catholicism and the Spanish language
- Gained independence in 1821 but faced social strife and political instability
Economy and Society
- Primarily agricultural economy, vulnerable to natural disasters
- High poverty rates: 73% overall, 53% in extreme poverty (2022)
- Economically unequal society, with wealth concentrated in urban areas
Political Issues
- Historical U.S. influence; "banana republic" term coined for instability
- Military coups in 1963 and 2009 disturbances
- Xiomara Castro elected in 2021; Nasry Asfura won 2025 amid electoral claims
Geography and Resources
- Covers approximately 112,492 km² with over 10 million population
- Rich in natural resources: minerals, coffee, tropical fruits, and textiles