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Honduras

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What were major cities like for the Inca?

There is a reason why the Spanish wanted to conquer the Inkas as well as the Mayans and Aztecs: Amazingly, beautifully, great cities.

Main cities had architecture beyond any civilization at that time. They did not use mortar or other cement-like pavement, instead by placing each rock in a perfect way they were able to build temples and cities that could sustain earthquakes. Designed in the perfect way they brought out the Spaniards' greed in their eyes.

Who founded Honduras?

The Spanish conquistador Cristobal Colon, who landed in Honduras in his third and last trip.

What is the state flower of Honduras?

The national flower of Honduras is the Orquidea Brassavola.

What is the difference of Honduras traditions and indias?

Honduras traditions are more like a party and India is more like a festival!!!

The colony of british Honduras achieved independence in 1981 what is its name?

British Honduras was the former name of what is now the independent nation of Belize and was a British colony on the east coast of Central America,

What do hondurans say to each other when passing the streets?

Hola

Mucho gusto

Buenas

Buenos dias

Buenas tardes

Buenas noches

What does the name Honduras mean?

Hondorus means "depths". See http://thisishonduras.com/Honduran_History.htm

Can you tell me about the country Honduras?

their capital city is Tegucigalpa and their currency is Lepeira which is our pounds!

What does tamales look like in Honduras?

A bit like small thick envelopes, or tiny parcels.

What were the results of the match between Spain and Honduras in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

Spain defeated Honduras. The statistics of the match are as follows:

Spain 2-0 Honduras

June 21, 2010 (20:30)

Managers:

  • Vicente del Bosque (Spain)
  • Reinaldo Rueda (Honduras)

Man of the Match: David Villa (Spain)

Location: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

Attendance: 54,386

Head Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)

Spain's Goalscorer: David Villa - 17th, 51st minute

Yellow Cards: 2

  • Danilo Turcios - 8th minute (Honduras)
  • Emilio Izaguirre - 38th minute (Honduras)

Red Cards: None

What events happened in Honduras?

Let's get this started then:

15 September 1821 - Gained its independence from Spain (the 15th of September is nowadays a national holiday)

22-31 October 1998 - Hurricane Mitch killed 4600 people (6500-11000 are still considered missing) and had devastating effects:

* 70-80% of the transportation infrastructure in ruins

* 20% of the population left homeless * 70-80% of the crops destroyed

CIA World Factbook: Honduras https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ho.html

Who is the President of Honduras?

Juan Orlando Hernández is the President of Honduras. He became the President of Honduras on 2014 January 27 as head of the National Party of Honduras.

Was Ronaldinho born in Honduras?

No, he was not born in Honduras. He was born in Brazil.

When was Honduras established?

The Republic of Honduras was founded on September 15, 1821. Honduras is located in Central America and its capital is Tegucigalpa.