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How many acres is Honduras?

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Honduras covers a total of 27,697,920 acres.

Where do high schoolers go in Honduras?

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In Honduras, school starts early in the morning, students would go home for a little bit and then go to school again that evening for a little more time. There's little violence in Honduras schools. Also, students and teachers are said to be very intelligent so education is taken very seriously and it's very helpful. In the U.S lunch is eaten in school but in Honduras you would go home to eat. There's uniforms in Honduras schools.

What are the most common jobs in Honduras?

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some of the job consisted of tourism and canal workers

What do rich people eat in Honduras?

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Beans and tortillas, for breakfast lunch and dinner, every single day. This is especially true of Honduran farmers; the ones that have to grow their own food to survive, still live in primitive conditions and use outdated, 19th century farming methods. That is, to plow the fields, a man has to hold the plow steady, while an ox pulls on it. It is an extraordinarily difficult life; one of the things you most commonly hear in Latin America is "the poor are poor because they don't work." You can tell that swine, that most poor people in Latin America work themselves to the bone; they are poor, because of government corruption, more than anything else. The bane of third world countries, is as much government corruption as it is U.S. corporations, although, the blame can not be completely placed on the U.S. For example, Japan is a country, that in all truth, is ruthlessly exploited by the United States, far more than Latin America ever was. Although the Japanese archipelago has little to offer in terms of raw materials, the human raw materials on the other hand, that's something else, people, can be as much a resource as wood or oil, and because Americans view them as "intelligent," the Japanese are to white Americans, basically, "smart slaves." Many xenophobic "militant" Japanese have said for years now, their country is being exploited, and yet for all the money the U.S. syphons off, for all the abuses of the U.S. military, Japan is rich, where most of Latin America is poor. In other words there is more to it than just "Yankee imperalism" some degree of responsibility rests on the shoulders of the countries. So, how is having American bases there exploiting the Japanese? Well for one thing, you think that is U.S. tax dollars paying for those places? No man, no, no, in its infinite turdness, the U.S. government sets it up so that the Japanese basically pay America, for U.S. military basis to be there. In fact, part of the reason the U.S. is so strongly disliked, is because America does not pay for its overseas military bases, the host countries pay for them, and one of the most expensive ones, since they play on the Japanese fear of China, is the one in Japan, or I should say ARE the ones in Japan. U.S. military servicemen get away with rape and murder, and, they are basically untouchable both by Japanese police, and Japanese law, on top of it all, the Japanese government foots the bill for all of it. Despite all this, Japan, barely larger than Honduras geographically, actually not even that, is the 2nd largest economy in the world. Again, yeah, the poor people of Honduras have a tragic tale to tell, nevertheless blame does not rest completely with "yankee imperialism." By no means am I justifying though, abuse of power; people DO need to take responsibility for their lives, but that does not justify the powerful screwing them over at every turn, or tampering with their DNA tests when they are looking for their families while their security staff protects them the way Beyonce is protected either. If a person is unemployed, then, they have time to meditate! SOME responsibility rests on your shoulders, even in a bad situation. Not all of it though; some people were given everything from birth, and those who think themselves successful, in fact did not earn any of it, it was just one lucky break after the next. [[User:67.148.120.72|67.148.120.72]]stardingo747

How is Christmas celebrated in Honduras?

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Christmas in Honduras is a remarkable holiday. This is the one time of the year where families try to come together. In Catholic families, Christmas is celebrated on December 24th, and traditional families go to Midnight Mass and then get together for what is known as "Cena Navideña" or Christmas Dinner. This meal includes "tamales", roasted pork, roasted turkey and the traditional "torrejas" for dessert. It is a time of rejoicing. Homes are brightly decorated and most families put up a "Nacimiento" or Nativity scene which in smaller towns or very traditional families can take up an entire room. Christmas in Honduras is a remarkable holiday. This is the one time of the year where families try to come together. In Catholic families, Christmas is celebrated on December 24th, and traditional families go to Midnight Mass and then get together for what is known as "Cena Navideña" or Christmas Dinner. This meal includes "tamales", roasted pork, roasted turkey and the traditional "torrejas" for dessert. It is a time of rejoicing. Homes are brightly decorated and most families put up a "Nacimiento" or Nativity scene which in smaller towns or very traditional families can take up an entire room.

What foods are common in Honduras?

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Food in Daily Life. Beans and corn tortillas are the mainstays of the diet. The beans are usually fried, and the tortillas are small, thick, and usually handmade; ideally, they are eaten warm. A farm worker's lunch may be little more than a large stack of tortillas, a few spoonfuls of beans, and some salt. The ideal meal includes fried plantains, white cheese, rice, fried meat, a kind of thickened semisweet cream called mantequilla, a scrambled egg, a cabbage and tomato salad or a slice of avocado, and a cup of sweet coffee or a bottled soft drink. These meals are served in restaurants and homes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round. Plantains and manioc are important foods in much of the country, especially the north and the Mosquitia. Diners often have a porch or a door open to the street. Dogs, cats, and chickens wander between the tables, and some people toss them bones and other scraps. There are Chinese restaurants owned by recent immigrants. In the early 1990s, North American fast-food restaurants became popular.

What kind of food does Honduran People eat?

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A typical Honduran breakfast usually consists of scrambled eggs, beans and tortillas. If you are vacationing there, "American-style" breakfasts are commonly available, often including toast with jam and coffee or orange juice.

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What is the value of a 1918 British Honduras 10 cent coin?

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A British Caribbean Territories 1956 cupro-nickel 10 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.70 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

What are some Honduras folk tale?

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Many of the most well-known folk tales from Honduras are about a mythical, goblin-like creature called El Duende. Both the Philippines and Portugal have folklore about the same creature.

Has the nba have honduran players in the league?

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No Nicaraguan player has ever played in the NBA.

Who are some famous Honduran soccer players?

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In England, the most famous Honduran player is probably Wilson Palacios, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premiership. Also Figueroa and Hendry Thomas, who both play for Wigan Athletic. Another prominent player around the world is Carlos Pavon, who has played in the Spanish leagues, Serie A and in the MLS.

What is the capital Honduras in Spanish?

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Tegucigalpa

[teɣusiˈɣalpa];

Teg-ew-c-galpa

Can you drive in Honduras with a us driver license?

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yes for 3 months with the Honduras license, and if you have an international driver licence, for 1 year

Is Honduras a country or state?

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Honduras is a country.

Who colonized Honduras?

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the teletubbies

How much cost a lempira?

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100 Lempiras are nearly $5(1$=19.5L.)

Sources: I live here ( i work at a bank...LOL)

Was Belize a part of Honduras?

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part of the British EmpireIn the early 19th century, the British sought greater control over the settlers, threatening to suspend the Public Meeting unless it observed the government's instructions to abolish slavery. Slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1838, but this did little to change working conditions for labourers in the Belize settlement. Slaves of the colony were valued for their potentially superior abilities in the work of mahogany extraction. As a result, former slave owners in British Honduras earned £53.6.9 on average per slave, the highest amount paid in any British territory.[11]

Soon after, a series of institutions were put in place to ensure the continued presence of a viable labour force. Some of these included greatly restricting the ability of individuals to obtain land, a debt-peonage system to organise the newly "free." The position of being "extra special" mahogany and logwood cutters undergirded the early ascriptions of the capacities (and consequently limitations) of people of African descent in the colony. Because a small elite controlled the settlement's land and commerce, former slaves had no choice but to continue to work in timber cutting.[11]

In 1836, after the emancipation of Central America from Spanish rule, the British claimed the right to administer the region. In 1862, Great Britain formally declared it a British Crown Colony, subordinate to Jamaica, and named it British Honduras.[12] As a colony, Belize began to attract British investors. Among the British firms that dominated the colony in the late 19th century was the Belize Estate and Produce Company, which eventually acquired half of all the privately held land in the colony. Belize Estate's influence accounts in part for the colony's reliance on the mahogany trade throughout the rest of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.The Great Depression of the 1930s caused a near-collapse of the colonial economy as British demand for timber plummeted. The effects of widespread unemployment were worsened by a devastating hurricane that struck the colony in 1931. Perceptions of the government's relief effort as inadequate were aggravated by its refusal to legalize labour unions or introduce a minimum wage. Demonstrations and riots in 1934 marked the beginning of an independence movement. In response, the government repealed criminal penalties for workers who violated the terms of their labour contracts regarding unions and granted workers the right to join unions.

Economic conditions improved during World War II (1939-1945) when many Belizean men entered the armed forces or otherwise contributed labour to the war effort. Following the war, the colony's economy again stagnated. Britain's decision to devalue the British Honduras dollar in 1949 worsened economic conditions and led to the creation of the People's Committee, which demanded independence. The People's Committee's successor, the People's United Party (PUP), sought constitutional reforms that would expand voting rights to all adults.

IndependenceConstitutional reforms were initiated in 1954 and resulted in a new constitution ten years later. Britain granted British Honduras self-government in 1964, and the head of the PUP-independence leader George Price-became the colony's prime minister. British Honduras was officially renamed Belize in 1973. Progress toward independence, however, was hampered by a Guatemalan claim to sovereignty over the territory of Belize. When Belize finally attained full independence on 21 September 1981, Guatemala refused to recognise the new nation. About 1,500 British troops remained to protect Belize from the Guatemalan threat.

With Price at the helm, the PUP won all elections until 1984. In that election, the first national election after independence, the PUP was defeated by the United Democratic Party (UDP), and UDP leader Manuel Esquivel replaced Price as prime minister. Price returned to power after elections in 1989. Guatemala's president formally recognised Belize's independence in 1992. The following year the United Kingdom announced that it would end its military involvement in Belize. British soldiers were withdrawn in 1994, but the United Kingdom left behind a military training unit to assist with the newly formed Belize Defence Force.

The UDP regained power in the 1993 national election, and Esquivel became prime minister for a second time. Soon afterwards Esquivel announced the suspension of a pact reached with Guatemala during Price's tenure, claiming Price had made too many concessions in order to gain Guatemalan recognition. The pact may have curtailed the 130-year-old border dispute between the two countries. Border tensions continued into the early 2000s, although the two countries cooperated in other areas.

The PUP won a landslide victory in the 1998 national elections, and PUP leader Said Musa was sworn in as prime minister. In the 2003 elections the PUP maintained its majority, and Musa continued as prime minister. He pledged to improve conditions in the underdeveloped and largely inaccessible southern part of Belize.

In 2005, Belize was the site of unrest caused by discontent with the People's United Party government, including tax increases in the national budget. On February 8, 2008, Dean Barrow was sworn in as prime minister after his UDP won a landslide victory in general elections.

Throughout Belize's history, Guatemala has claimed ownership of all or part of the territory. This claim is occasionally reflected in maps showing Belize as Guatemala's twenty-thirddepartment. As of March 2007, the border dispute with Guatemala remains unresolved and quite contentious.[13][14] Guatemala's claim to Belizean territory rests, in part, on the terms Clause VII of the Anglo-Guatemalan Treaty of 1859 which (supposedly) obligated the British to build a road between Belize City and Guatemala. At various times the issue has required mediation by the United Kingdom, Caribbean Community heads of Government, the Organization of American States, Mexico, and the United States. Since independence, a British garrison has been retained in Belize at the request of the Belizean government. Notably, both Guatemala and Belize are participating in confidence-building measures approved by the OAS, including the Guatemala-Belize Language Exchange Project.[1

What has a higher elevation Guadalajara Mexico or Tegucigalpa?

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  • Guadalajara, Mexico: 1,566 m (5,138 ft) above sea level.
  • Tegucigalpa, Honduras: 990 m (3,250 ft) above sea level.

What region is Honduras located in?

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It is in central America.

How many stamps do you need for a letter to Honduras?

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This is going to depend on where you are originally mailing the letter from. The amount of postage for a letter is determined by the weight, size and destination of your item. If you are sending a one ounce letter from the United States, it should cost you a little over $1.00.

Honduras's most famous recipe?

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It does have a one an only main dish, but amongst the most common ones is the 'baleadas' which is a thinly hand made flour tortilla with beans, honduran cream, scrambled eggs folded in half. It is usually modified by adding more inside, such as pickled vegetables, chorizo, meat, basically anything you want. It is really common and cheap, which basically earns the heart and stomach of most hondurans.

Who are the first explorers of Honduras?

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On his fourth and final voyage to the New World in 1502, Christopher Columbus reached the Bay Islands on the coast of Honduras. Columbus landed near the modern town of Trujillo, in the vicinity of the Guaimoreto Lagoon.

Christopher Columbus discovered Honduras on his forth voyage to the Americas.

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What is the state captial of Honduras?

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The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa