Honduras Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Tegucigalpa
GEOGRAPHY
It is a country situated in Central America. Honduras borders the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. Nicaragua lies to the south east, Guatemala to the west and El Salvador to the south west. Honduras has a total area of 110,000 km2.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 8.2 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.
CLIMATE
The climate of Honduras varies depending on the regions. It is genarally tropical in the lowlands and temperate in the mountains.The central and southern regions are relatively hotter.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish is the official language. English and Garifuna are widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT-6 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: September 15th
Day of the Americas: April 14th
May Day: May 1st
Soldiers' Day: October 3rd
Christmas: December 25th
CURRENCY
Honduran Lempira
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 199
Medical: 195
Fire: 198
Introduction to Honduras
Honduras is home to people from different ancestral backgrounds which gives the country a vibrant atmosphere and the senses of cultures collide. Those visiting Honduras for the first time will be amazed by the hospitality of the locals.Tegucigalpa or Tegus is the capital of Honduras and also the largest city in the country. The Bay Islands archipelago is one of the most exciting places in Honduras and Utila has some of the best beaches in which visitors can enjoy several water sports and activities.
Bay Islands is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. The "family-friendliness" of these beaches have not been determined by Crescentrating, so Muslim visitors should always inquire from the locals before planning a day there.
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Featuring beautiful coastlines, colonial villages and nature parks, Honduras is an excellent place to visit in Central America
Honduras is home to people from different ancestral backgrounds which gives the country a vibrant atmosphere and the senses of cultures collide. Those visiting Honduras for the first time will be amazed by the hospitality of the locals.
