What is special about Honduras?

Answer 1

1. It is said that on Christopher Columbus' last voyage to America he exclaimed: 'Thank God, we are safely out of these depths!' when he came across the offshore islands of Honduras. In Spanish Honduras means depths, giving the country it's name, or so the story goes.

2. Honduras is the second largest country in central America.

3. Hurricane Mitch, which hit Honduras in 1998, caused more than 2 billion dollars worth of damage.

4. Honduras is 80% mountainous.

5. Honduras has a total population of 7.3 million and with more than 1 million unemployed, Honduras is one of the poorest countries in America.

6. The Honduras Independence Day is on the 15th September and is the only national holiday.

7. On 10th September, children are celebrated and receive gifts. This special day is called 'the day of Honduran child'.

Answer 2

Depends in which field: Art, food, events...?

Check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Honduras for an overview of Honduras´ culture.

well preserved Mayan ruins, lush rainforests...

The Copan ruins in western Honduras, near the Guatemala border, are remnants of one of the greatest pre-Columbian cities in Central America.

Answer 3

i think is special because honduras still maintains its culture today and it still has its beautiful beaches and forest and all of that nature but then again this it what i see in my country :)

Answer 4

When the Spanish arrived in 1521 they found mountains and hills that were very deep and when they get out of there, they say, "Thank God we Got out of these depths", Which translates to , "Gracias a dios que salimos de esas honduras", which is where the municipality of "Gracias a dios" got its name, and where Honduras got its name. Gracias a dios is on the west part of the country and is mostly reign forest.

Answer 5

Because of its amazing food dishes and wonderful use of spices and flavors.

and because they are so good at soccer

Answer 6

Honduras is known for its beaches, apparel maufacturing, and high poverty