Honduras

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue with five blue, five-pointed stars arranged in an x pattern centered in the white band; the stars represent the members of the former federal republic of central america - costa rica, el salvador, guatemala, honduras, and nicaragua; similar to the flag of el salvador, which features a round emblem encircled by the words republica de el salvador en la america central centered in the white band; also similar to the flag of nicaragua, which features a triangle encircled by the word republica de nicaragua on top and america central on the bottom, centered in the white band. Currency Lempira. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Middle america, bordering the caribbean sea, between guatemala and nicaragua and bordering the gulf of fonseca (north pacific ocean), between el salvador and nicaragua. Climate Subtropical in lowlands, temperate in mountains. Terrain Mostly mountains in interior, narrow coastal plains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Caribbean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Cerro Las Minas 2,870 m.

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Honduras

This is a map of Honduras. The map illustrates the location of Tegucigalpa and its proximity to Choluteca, Santa Rosa de Copan, La Ceiba, and the North Pacific Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Guatemala / El Salvador / Nicaragua

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