Geography
Honduras is in Central America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 15, -86.5; it has El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua.
Neighboring countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua
North America
Honduras
Honduras is a country in Central America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Central America
- Population
- 9.9 million
- Area
- 112,492 km²
- Currency
- Honduran lempira (HNL)
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +504
- Internet TLD
- .hn
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
Honduras map preview: 15.00, -86.50
People and Culture
Honduras uses Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Honduras varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Honduras is recorded with the official name Republic of Honduras. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Tegucigalpa
- Central America cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Tegucigalpa
- Time zone data: UTC-06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Honduras is grouped under North America.
- Honduras has a listed area of 112,492 km².
- Honduras is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Honduras
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
What continent is Honduras in?
Honduras is in North America.
What currency does Honduras use?
Honduras uses the Honduran lempira.
What language is spoken in Honduras?
Spanish is listed for Honduras in this database.