Honduras

Honduras is a country in Central America, bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The capital is Tegucigalpa. Honduran culture is a mix of indigenous, African, and Spanish influences, evident in music, dance, art, and cuisine. Honduras' economy is based on agriculture, particularly coffee and bananas, the textile industry, and services. The country is known for its rich natural resources, including rainforests, coral reefs, and exceptional biodiversity. Honduras also hosts significant Maya archaeological sites, such as Copán. The country has faced political and social challenges, including poverty and crime, but is working to improve stability and economic development. Tourism is growing, with visitors attracted to the natural beauty, Maya ruins, and the Bay Islands, famous for scuba diving. Population of Honduras from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 9.6 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 9.7 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 9.9 million inhabitants. Capital (Tegucigalpa): Population in 2020: About 1.2 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Tegucigalpa: ~1.2 million San Pedro Sula: ~720,000 Choloma: ~240,000 La Ceiba: ~220,000 El Progreso: ~180,000 Choluteca: ~120,000 Comayagua: ~120,000 Puerto Cortés: ~120,000 La Lima: ~110,000 Danlí: ~110,000 Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Honduras is divided into 18 departments: Atlántida Choluteca Colón Comayagua Copán Cortés El Paraíso Francisco Morazán Gracias a Dios Intibucá Islas de la Bahía La Paz Lempira Ocotepeque Olancho Santa Bárbara Valle Yoro GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $23,980 million. 2019: About $25,095 million. 2020: Approximately $22,500 million (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $1,100 million. 2019: About $1,300 million. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 47.1%. 2019: About 48.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 5.7%. 2019: About 5.7%. 2020: Approximately 10.9% (estimate). Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 4.2%. 2019: About 4.8%. 2020: Approximately 3.8% (estimate).