Republic of Honduras (Honduras)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of North America.

Its center lies at a latitude of 15 and longitude of -86.5.

Republic of Honduras also goes by the names, Ganduras, Gonduras, Hon-gu-rat, Hon-gu-rat (Honduras), Hondouras, Honduraen, Honduras, Hondurasa, Hondurasi, Hondures, Honduria, Honduro, Hondurän, Hondwras, Hondúras, Hondûras, HondÅ«ras, Hôn-Ä‘u-rát, Hôn-Ä‘u-rÃ

The prodominant languages spoken are es-HN (Spanish) and its currency is the Lempira (HNL),

Republic of Honduras currently has a population of 7989400 (estimate).

Republic of Honduras's neighbouring countries are, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, .

Regions within Republic of Honduras

Largest Cities within Republic of Honduras


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Honduras

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:20:00 GMT

Travel Summary


  • There is no British Embassy in Honduras. For emergency consular assistance, contact the Honorary Consuls in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula or Roatan, or the British Embassy in Guatemala City. See  General - consular assistance.

  • Crime rates in Honduras are high. The presence of the military supporting the  police can be seen in some parts of the country, for example in Bajo Aguan. See the Political Situation section of this Travel Advice.

  • There remains a risk of short-notice public demonstrations in Honduras in response to political events. British nationals in Honduras should exercise a high degree of caution and to stay away from large gatherings and places of public protest. See the Political Situation section of this Travel Advice.

  • The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Honduras in 2010 were: victims of crime, mostly from armed robbery or pickpocketing, and replacing lost or stolen passports.

  • There is a low threat from terrorism.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  See General - Insurance.

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