Geography
Where is Honduras located?
Honduras is located in Central America and is bordered by Guatemala to the northwest, El Salvador to the southwest, and Nicaragua to the southeast. It also has coastline along the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the north.
What is the capital city of Honduras?
Tegucigalpa
Which body of water borders Honduras on the south?
The Pacific Ocean
What are the two countries that border Honduras?
Guatemala and El Salvador
What is the highest mountain in Honduras?
Cerro Celaque
What is the largest lake in Honduras?
Lago de Yojoa
Culture and History
What is the official language of Honduras?
Spanish
What is the name of the indigenous language spoken by the Garifuna people?
Garifuna
What is the most popular sport in Honduras?
Football (soccer)
What is the national dish of Honduras?
Baleadas
What is the national flower of Honduras?
Orchid
Nature and Wildlife
What is the world's second-largest coral reef system located near Honduras?
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
What is the name of the famous Mayan ruins located in the Copán River Valley?
Copán
What is a unique species of monkey found in the Honduran rainforest?
The black-handed spider monkey
What is the national bird of Honduras?
The Scarlet Macaw
What is the largest protected area in Honduras?
La Mosquitia
Economy and Current Events
What is the official currency of Honduras?
The Honduran Lempira
What are the main exports of Honduras?
Coffee, bananas, and maquiladora products (assembly-for-export goods)
What is the current president of Honduras?
Xiomara Castro (as of January 26, 2024)
What is the main challenge facing Honduras in terms of sustainable development?
Deforestation and environmental degradation
What is a major industry that is helping to boost the Honduran economy?
Tourism
Fun Facts
What is the name of the world's smallest coffee bean?
The peaberry
How many departments (states) does Honduras have?
18
What is the nickname for Honduras?
"The Banana Republic"
What is a traditional dance of Honduras?
La Punta
What is a popular Honduran drink made from fermented corn?
Chicha
Bonus Questions
What is the meaning of the name "Honduras"?
The name may come from the Spanish word "honduras" meaning "depths," referring to the deep waters off the coast.
What was the cause of the 100 Hour War between Honduras and El Salvador in 1969?
The war's origins are disputed, but it involved a border dispute and tensions between the two countries.
Who is the famous Honduran writer known for his magical realism novels?
Roberto Sosa
What is a unique archaeological site in Honduras with underwater sculptures?
The Bay of Tela underwater museum
What is a traditional Honduran dessert made with plantains and coconut milk?
Tres Leches de Plátano