Honduras

Republic of Honduras

Region

Americas • Central America

Capital

Tegucigalpa

The flag of Honduras is composed of three equal horizontal bands of turquoise, white and turquoise, with five small five-pointed turquoise stars arranged in a quincuncial pattern at the center of the white band.

The flag of Honduras is composed of three equal horizontal bands of turquoise, white and turquoise, with five small five-pointed turquoise stars arranged in a quincuncial pattern at the center of the white band.

Population
9,904,608
Area
112,492 km²
Time Zone
UTC-06:00
Top-Level Domain
.hn

About Honduras

Honduras is a country located in Americas, specifically in the Central America region. Its capital city is Tegucigalpa. With a population of 9,904,608, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 112,492 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 88.05 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Honduras is Spanish, .

The currency used in Honduras is the Honduran lempira (L), .

Honduras is a member of the United Nations.

In Honduras, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC-06:00 time zone.

Honduras shares its borders with 3 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Honduras

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Tegucigalpa
  • Continent: North America
  • Native Name: Honduras
  • Demonym: Honduran
  • Top Level Domain: .hn
  • Calling Code: +504
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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