Things to Know About Honduras

Location: Honduras is in Central America. It is bordered by El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua and the Caribbean Sea.

Language Spoken: Spanish       

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Religion: Roman Catholic 46%, Protestant 41%, atheist 1%, other 2%, none 9% (CIA:The World Factbook)

Government: Constitutional Republic

Climate: In Valle de Angeles, we have a "rainy season" and "dry season". Typically, it rains the most between April to June and September and October. The driest months are usually January to March as well in December. 

Currency: Lempiras

Population: Roughly 9 million

Time Zone: Central Time Zone (Honduras doesn't change for Daylight Savings)

Other facts:

• Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Over 60% of its population lives in poverty.

• Although primary school enrollment is almost at 100%, there is a high drop-out rate and a poor quality of education compared to other countries.

• Honduras is made up 80% mountains.