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Honduras

2. Population 6,975,200
Capital City Tegucigalpa (1,435,000)
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
14ºN, 87ºW
Land Area 43,278 sq miles

3. Its nickname is the Banana Republic because
it grows and exports a lot of bananas.
Honduras was originally known as
Higüeras, the name of a native plant.
The country's cuisine is based around
beans, rice, tortillas, fried bananas, meat,
potatoes, cream and cheese.

4. Honduran breakfast foods include fried
beans, eggs, cheese and fried bananas.
Portions are smaller at supper,
which is a lighter meal.
Small towns may have a traditional healer
who prescribes herbal treatments.
Girls are expected to be quiet and helpful;
boys enjoy much greater freedom.

5. Mayan Indians homeland
                                                              

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