Created by: Cynthia Copyright of Global Ties Akron

1. HONDURAS!!!!

3. Honduras
 Discovered in 1502
 Fourth trip
 Honduras=depth
 Independence September 15, 1821

4. Heroes
 Lempira
 1537
 United more than 100 tribes
 Morazan
 Led effort against Mexico
 Struggled to unite the Central-
American countries

5. Flag and Coat of Arms

6. Honduran Currency

7. General Information
 Area - 112,492 km2 (43,433 sq mi)
 Ohio - 116,096 km² (44,825 sq mi)
 18 Departments (states)
 Tegucigalpa (capital)
 Other important Cities: San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba,
Comayagua

8. Demographics
 7.5 Million
 90% Mestizo
 63% Catholic
 Official Language-Spanish

9. Politics and Government
 Democratic (1970 to date)
 President
 Congress
 Supreme Court

10. Economic Activities
 Agriculture
 Bananas
 Coffee
 Cucumbers
 Melons
 Watermelons
 Industry
 Electronic Harnesses
 Clothing

11. Economic Activities cont…
 Tourism
 Copan Ruinas
 Bay Islands
 Cayos Cochinos
 Pico Bonito
 Tela
 Trujillo
 Valle de Angeles

12. Culture
 Family Oriented
 Tight Nucleus
 Extended Family
 Dances
 Cique
 Punta
FAVORITE PASSTIME!!!!!
Soccer

13. Culture cont…
 Typical Foods
 Baleadas
 Tacos
 Enchiladas
 Tamales
 Carne Asada
 Sopa de Mondongo
 Refried beans

14. Land Distribution
 Divided into three main areas
 West and Central
 Mosquitia <2 people/sq mi (misquito)
 North Coast (Bay Islands (english), Garifuna,(garifuna)
 75% Forestry
 25% Agricultural (employs 62% of population)

17. Honduras
 Sites of interest
 www.honduras.com
 www.letsgohonduras.com
 www.honduras.net