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Why are hondurans called catrachos?

In the war of 1856-1857 when Central American forces were united to fight William Walker in Nicaragua, Honduran troops were commanded by two generals, Florencio Xatruch and his brother Pedro. When referring to the Honduran troops, the Nicaraguan people would say, "here come the xatruches," which later became catruches, and finally became catrachos.

Florencio Xatruch was a hero to Hondurans and Nicaraguans. He was named General in Chief of the Allied Armies of Central America for a time. After returning to Honduras, he was named Minister of War and Commerce of Honduras in 1861, became Vice President of Honduras in 1864, and briefly acted as President in 1871. Later he returned to Nicaragua where he also held governmental positions. He died there in 1893 at the age of 82.

The Nicaragua National Congress authorized the following epitaph: "Nicaragua to the Honduran by birth but Nicaraguan by adoption, General Florencio Xatruch, and this is a testimony of admiration and thankfulness for the services he provided to the Country".

What are the most important rivers in the Honduras?

Coco River Cruta River Nakunta River Mocorón River Warunta River Patuca River Wampú River Guayambre River Guayape River Tinto River Talgua River Telica River Jalan River Sigre River Plátano River Río Sico Tinto Negro Sico River Paulaya River Aguán River Yaguala River Papaloteca River Cangrejal River Cuero River Leán River Tela River Ulúa River Humuya River Sulaco River Blanco River Río Grande de Otoro Jicatuyo River Higuito River Chamelecon River Motagua River Río Negro Choluteca River Nacaome River Goascorán River Lempa River Torola River Guarajambala River Mocal River Sumpul River

When did Honduras become independent?

Honduras gained its independence from Spain on the 15th of September 1821.

What can one understand by the term 'roatan Honduras?

"Roatan Honduras" this term is used in relation to a geographical location. Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands located around Honduras it is situated between the island Utila and the island Guanaja

What is the latitude and longitude of Honduras?

Latitude: N 15° 11' 59.9964"

Longitude: W 86° 14' 30.858"

What diseases do mosquitoes carry in Honduras?

They can carry any disease if they contract it from something, but the main disease is malaria.

When was National Party of Honduras created?

National Party of Honduras was created on 1902-02-27.

Why was Lisa lope in Honduras?

She wentto healing village in Honduras to heal & meditate occasionally.

Who is the first lady of Honduras?

Rosa Elena de Lobo, president Porfirio Lobo Sosa's wife.

What is the popular girls name in Honduras?

My generation of kids of the 1980's (I was born in 1980), for us, the name "Gabriela" was really popular. My third grade class alone I think had like, 7 Gabrielas. More and more though, Anglo names are being used, Spanish names are falling increasingly out of favor. Names such as "Alba," "Maria" of all names, "Carla," "Carmela," "Carmen," "Isabel," "Maricela," "Marisol," etc are all becoming "old hat." In fact, most of the females in Honduras you will meet with names like "Isabel" are in their 50's or older.

What or who was Mitch in the bringer of destruction to Honduras?

Mitch was a hurricane that struck Central America in the autumn of 1998, killing thousands of people in Nicaragua and Honduras.

How do you spell the capital of Honduras?

Tegucigalpa is the capital and largest city of Honduras, a country in Central America.

What is Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and Panama capitals?

belmopan, guatamala city, san salvador, tegucigalpa, managua, san jose, panama city, from top to bottom

Are Honduras and British Honduras the same?

Hi, Honduras and British Honduras are different. British Honduras was the old name of what now we call Belize. And Honduras is still Honduras, the country above El Salvador, East from Nicaragua and West from Guatemala.

How many departments in Honduras divided into?

it is divided into 18 different departments.