Honduras
Republic of Honduras
People: Honduran
Honduras is located in Central America and has a population of around 9.9 million. Its capital city is Tegucigalpa, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
Honduras — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Honduras |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Tegucigalpa |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 9,892,632 |
| Area | 112,492 km² |
| Currency | Honduran lempira (HNL) L |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +504 |
| Internet TLD | .hn |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | HN / HND |
| Borders | Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honduras
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
What currency does Honduras use?
Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL, symbol: L).
What language do they speak in Honduras?
The official language of Honduras is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Honduras?
The international dialling code for Honduras is +504.
What side of the road does Honduras drive on?
Honduras drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Honduras
Guatemala
El Salvador
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