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HONDURAS

As the picture below of the Honduras Flag indicates the overall background is sky blue and whiteThe Honduras Flag is described as follows: 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 bandThe stars represent the members of the former Federal Republic of Central America - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Honduras, and Nicaragua

According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Honduras flag represent the following: White - peace and honesty Blue - the sea and the sky - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice

Geography and MapCaribbean sea and North

Pacific Ocean surround Honduras.

History and Traditions of HondurasMostly populated by Mayans many decades ago. After the

Mayans began a history of series of people who slowly settled in various parts of Honduras.

Traditions included Christmas food torrejas, white bread soaked in hot syrup, and nacatamales, like mexican tamales, but larger and more moist wrapped in bananna leaves.

Main cities and infoThe capital Tegucigalpa which has many parks.Hiking is a fun activity through the mountains of

Tegucigalpa.La Tigra National Park is a vast area of wild and

lush habitat to see plants and animals.

Population & ReligionPopulation: 7,754,687 Religion: mostly Catholics

Important sports Soccer is the most popular sport in HondurasAmerican football, baseball and basketball

are played for fun.

Traditional food & DrinkTypical breakfast is scrambled eggs, beans

and tortillas.Typical meals include rice, beans, tortillas,

and some kind of grilled meat

Most important fiestasLargest Honduran festival is La Ceiba

carnivalLa Ceiba carnival is related to the Mardi Gras

in Lousiana.

Famous peopleTable Tennis player- Izza MedinaSoccer players- Carlos Paron, David Suazo &

Amado GueraraSoccer coach- Ramon Maradiaga

Interesting infoBananna Republic store came from Honduras.Plant forest in Honduras was named one of the seven

wonders of the world.September 15 is celebrated for Independence Day.National animal is the White Tail Deer and the national bird

is the Scarlett Macaw.