Honduras ðŸ‡ðŸ‡³ is a fascinating country located in Central America, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Republic of Honduras, it is home to roughly 10.8 million people and covers an area of about 112,492 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Honduras — its capital Tegucigalpa, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Honduras on the map
Honduras lies in Central America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 112,492 square kilometres, it ranks 104th in the world by total area.
Honduras has a coastline as well as land borders with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Tegucigalpa serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Honduras has to offer.
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Population and languages of Honduras
Honduras is home to approximately 10.8 million residents — the 89th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Hondurans.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Honduras rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Honduras
The official currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL, symbol L). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Honduras is +504. Websites from the country typically use the .hn internet domain.
If Honduras came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Tegucigalpa) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Honduras shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Honduras
- Honduras's flag emoji is ðŸ‡ðŸ‡³ — its two-letter country code is HN and its three-letter code is HND.
- Honduras covers 112,492 km², ranking 104th in the world by area.
- With about 10.8 million people, Honduras holds the 89th spot in the world population ranking.
- Honduras is a member state of the United Nations.
- Honduras shares borders with 3 countries.
Honduras — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Honduras?
- The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
- What is the population of Honduras?
- Honduras has a population of approximately 10,825,703 people, ranking 89th in the world.
- Where is Honduras located?
- Honduras is located in Central America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Honduras?
- The main language spoken in Honduras is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Honduras?
- Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL).
