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           HONDURAS
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Honduras is a fan-shaped
country in Central America,
which spreads out towards the
Caribbean Sea. Four-fifths of
the country is covered in
mountains, which are indented
with river valleys running
towards the very short Pacific
coast. There is little change
in temperatures throughout the
year, and rainfall is heavy.
The country is sparsely
populated, and, although
agricultural, only about 25%
of the land is cultivated.
Bananas, grains, coffee and
sugar are important crops, and
these are grown mainly on the
coastal plains.

Area (Sq. Km.): 112,087

Population: 5,144,000

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic 95%

Government Type:
Democratic constitutional
republic

Currency: Lempira

Embassy:
115 Gloucester Place
London
W1H 3PJ
0171-486-4880

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Foreign Office Advice:

The incidence of violent crime
has increased sharply.

Visitors should not wear
jewellery nor carry large
amounts of cash. Exercise
care, particularly at night,
in the poorer areas of
Tegncigalpa, e.g. Comayaguela,
and also on the north coast
around La Ceiba where crime
against tourists has
increased.

Border points (except major
crossings) with Nicaraguar and
El Salvador are best avoided.

Road travel at night is not
advised.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129