Honduras was home to several importantMesoamericancultures, most notably theMaya,before theSpanish colonizationin the sixteenth century. The Spanish introducedCatholicismand the now predominantSpanish language,along with numerous customs that have blended with the indigenous culture. Honduras became independent in 1821 and has since been a republic, although it has consistently endured much social strife and political instability, and remains one of the poorest countries in theWestern Hemisphere.In 1960, the northern part of what was theMosquito Coastwas transferred from Nicaragua to Honduras by theInternational Court of Justice.
The nation's economy is primarily agricultural, making it especially vulnerable to natural disasters such asHurricane Mitchin 1998. The lower class is primarily agriculturally based while wealth is concentrated in the country's urban centers. Honduras has aHuman Development Indexof 0.625, classifying it as a nation with medium development. When adjusted for income inequality, itsInequality-adjusted Human Development Indexis 0.443. (Full article...)
Iota at peak intensity approachingNicaraguaon November 16
Hurricane Iotawas a devastating late-seasonCategory 4 Atlantic hurricanewhich caused severe damage to areas ofCentral Americaalready devastated byHurricane Etajust less than two weeks prior. The 31st and finaltropical cyclone,30thnamed storm,14th hurricane, and record-tying seventhmajor hurricaneof the record-breaking2020 Atlantic hurricane season,Iota originated as atropical wavethat moved into the Eastern Caribbean on November 10. Over the next few days, the wave began to become better organized and by November 13, it developed into a tropical depression north ofColombia.The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Iota six hours later. The storm was initially impacted by somewind shear,but a center relocation and relaxed shear allowed Iota to quickly strengthen into a hurricane on November 15, after which it underwentexplosive intensification,peaking as a high-end Category 4 storm, with wind speeds of 155 mph (249 km/h). After weakening slightly, Iota madelandfallin northeasternNicaraguaas a mid-range Category 4 hurricane, becoming the strongest recorded hurricane to make landfall in Nicaragua in November. Iota then rapidly weakened as it moved inland, dissipating on November 18.
Iota's precursor disturbance generated flash flooding on several Caribbean islands. Tropical cyclone watches and warnings were first issued on November 14 in parts of Colombia, Nicaragua, andHonduras,with the latter two countries still recovering from Eta. Heavy rains associated with a tropical wave and Iota brought heavy rainfall to parts of Colombia, leading to flash flooding and mudslides. Extremely heavy rain fell on much of Nicaragua, widening flash flooding caused by the hurricane's highstorm surge.Mudslides caused extensive damage and multiple deaths. At least 67 people were killed due to Iota, including at least 28 in Nicaragua and 16 in Honduras, among other countries. As many as 41 people were reported as missing. The preliminary estimate for the damage in Nicaragua was $564 million (2020 USD). Total damage estimates for the hurricane were set at $1.4 billion (2020 USD). (Full article...)
Image 19Central Park in San Pedro Sula, where several cultural events take place throughout the year. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Image 20European pirates, especially British, French, and Dutch attacked Honduran towns during the colonial era.
Image 21The railroad transportation suffered a lot of economic issues and disadvantages during the 2000s, it was not until 2010 passenger trains where reactivated. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Image 28Train station inLa Ceibaduring the 1920s. The locomotives were one of the main means of transportation in Honduras during the 20th century. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Image 29The baleada is a popular Honduran fast food dish. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Image 30Painting depicting the chief Lempira fighting against a conquistador (fromHistory of Honduras)
Image 32First coat of arms of Honduras given by the emperorCharles IofSpainan 5th of theHoly Roman empire.By the time of the colonial era Honduras suffered a demographic change due the arrival of Spanish immigrants (fromHistory of Honduras)
Image 33Flag of the Central American Federation that lasted until 1839. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Image 43Thechurch of la Mercedin the city of Comayagua was the first Cathedral of Honduras in 1550 and is the oldest Honduran church still standing. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Image 50Mayan representative hieroglyphic of theYax Kuk Mo Dynastythat later would become the emblem of the Kingdom of "Oxwitik"also known as Copán. (fromHistory of Honduras)
One of the Pyramids ofLos Naranjos,considered the oldest structures of Honduras.
Oldest train still preserved in Honduras. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Maguen David sinagoge inSan Pedro Sula,one of the places of the Honduran Jewish community. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Tegucigalpa in 1910. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Diablos Negros, is a Honduran hard Rock band active since the 1980s. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Mayan stellae. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Honduran Police inSan Francisco, Lempira(fromCrime in Honduras)
David Suazo. (fromCulture of Honduras)
City of Comayagüela in the 2010s (fromHistory of Honduras)
Traditional dance of Honduras. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Honduran Police in a rural area. (fromCrime in Honduras)
Old presidential palace of Honduras. (fromHistory of Honduras)
TheSS Contessa,a Honduran ship that participated in theOperation Torchin the north African campaign in the Second World War. (fromHistory of Honduras)
After the fall ofTenochtitlan,Hernán Cortésmade his journey to the region oflas Hibueras,modern day Honduras. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Map of the town of Trujillo from the 16th century. (fromHistory of Honduras)
La Merced plaza of Comayagua after the independence from Spain. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Holy Weekin Honduras. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Central Park in San Pedro Sula, where several cultural events take place throughout the year. (fromCulture of Honduras)
European pirates, especially British, French, and Dutch attacked Honduran towns during the colonial era.
The railroad transportation suffered a lot of economic issues and disadvantages during the 2000s, it was not until 2010 passenger trains where reactivated. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Lencan cloth. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Cathedral of Saint Michael Archangelin Tegucigalpa was built during the XVIII century. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Typical Honduran breakfast. (fromCulture of Honduras)
General Luis Bogran. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Sopa de caracol (conch soup) (fromHonduran cuisine)
Tegucigalpa after the Mitch Hurricane. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Train station inLa Ceibaduring the 1920s. The locomotives were one of the main means of transportation in Honduras during the 20th century. (fromHistory of Honduras)
The baleada is a popular Honduran fast food dish. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Painting depicting the chief Lempira fighting against a conquistador (fromHistory of Honduras)
Lempira,Lencaleader and war lord. (fromCulture of Honduras)
First coat of arms of Honduras given by the emperorCharles IofSpainan 5th of theHoly Roman empire.By the time of the colonial era Honduras suffered a demographic change due the arrival of Spanish immigrants (fromHistory of Honduras)
Flag of the Central American Federation that lasted until 1839. (fromHistory of Honduras)
The Virgin of Suyapa (fromCulture of Honduras)
Honduran armed conflict of 1907. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Honduran emerald (Amazilia luciae) (fromFlora and fauna of Honduras)
FootballerPorfirio Betancourt,1981, one of the first hispanic players for theNASL.(fromCulture of Honduras)
The nacatamal a prehispanic dish widely consumed in Honduras. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Central American president GeneralFrancisco Morazán Quezada.
The Fortress ofSan Fernando de Omoa(fromHistory of Honduras)
Thechurch of la Mercedin the city of Comayagua was the first Cathedral of Honduras in 1550 and is the oldest Honduran church still standing. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Actress America Ferrera. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Cafe Guancasco, is one of the best exponents of Honduran pop rock. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Wilson Palacios (fromCulture of Honduras)
Tela's railroad company building, built in 1919. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Pyramid 102 ofYarumela,one of the oldest Honduran archeological sites. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Mayan representative hieroglyphic of theYax Kuk Mo Dynastythat later would become the emblem of the Kingdom of "Oxwitik"also known as Copán. (fromHistory of Honduras)
President Manuel Bonilla. (fromHistory of Honduras)
San Cristóbal fortress,in the city of Gracias, built during the 19th century. (fromHistory of Honduras)
After the 2009 coup d'état, the military presence in the streets began to be more common. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Coat of arms of the Miskito royal family. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Xiomara Castrobecame the first woman to gain a presidential charge in Honduras. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Fried fish fromLake Yojoa(fromHonduran cuisine)
Sir Salvador Moncada. Honduran pharmacologyst. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Juan Carlos Fanconi, Film Director (fromCulture of Honduras)
Pork chop with plantain chips. (fromHonduran cuisine)
In 1986 Honduras bombed two Nicaraguan towns. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Roger Espinoza (fromCulture of Honduras)
Honduran army in 1926. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Graifuna traditional dance. (fromCulture of Honduras)
National Theater and opera, Manuel Bonilla (fromCulture of Honduras)
Port of Amapala. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Casamiento,arice and beansdish (fromHonduran cuisine)
Pre Columbian pottery. (fromCulture of Honduras)
The Central American peace conference in 1907. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Emilio Izaguirre (fromCulture of Honduras)
American troops arriving in Honduras in 1988 during Operation Golden Pheasant. (fromHistory of Honduras)
Coat of Arms of Trujillo, one of the oldest towns founded by the Spanish in Honduras.
Group of dancers with typical costumes from Honduras. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Honduran National Congress, built during the 1950s (fromHistory of Honduras)
El Xendra is an independent film that mixes elements of suspense and science fiction. (fromCulture of Honduras)
Lenca vessel from the Classic period depicting an ear of corn in its sheath (fromHonduran cuisine)
Sawdust carpet in Holy Week. (fromCulture of Honduras)
The dictatorship of Carias Andino is remembered as the longest dictatorship that Honduras has ever had (fromHistory of Honduras)
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