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	Honduras (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Honduras is a independent country in northern Central America, bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the south west El Salvador, to the south east by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean, to the north by the Gulf of Honduras and the Caribbean Sea.
		Honduras became a state in the United Provinces of Central America in 1821, and an independent republic with the demise of the union in 1840.
		Asians in Honduras are mostly of Chinese and Japanese descent.
	creekin.net /n81-honduras.html (1318 words)

	SOS Children's Villages - Country Information on Honduras
		Honduras has two coastal plains, one of which extends over a length of 640 km on the Caribbean Sea; the other one is located on the Pacific Ocean and is 64 km long.
		Honduras has a tropical climate, which is temperate in the higher-lying regions of the interior.
		The conquest of Honduras began in 1524 and was characterized by bitter fighting between the Spanish and the indigenous population.
	www.sos-childrensvillages.org /html/country_information_honduras.html (1143 words)

	Honduras History & Honduras Culture \| iExplore.com
		Once the deposits were exhausted at the end of the 16th century, Honduras became a colonial backwater and remained so until the collapse of the Spanish empire in the Americas in the early-19th century.
		Honduras is also involved in a number of complex disputes over territorial waters in the Caribbean Sea, involving Nicaragua and Colombia.
		The economy of Honduras, which is one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere, relies on agriculture and timber.
	www.africa.com /dmap/Honduras/History (990 words)

	Culture of Honduras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Honduras has one of the largest women's rights movements in Latin America, as women were fighting for the right to work in factories alongside men in the 1920s, and universal suffrage being achieved in 1954.
		Women in Honduras have historically been encouraged to be submissive, to raise the children and not take a job outside of the home, though this has changed, with poverty meaning that women taking jobs to earn a wage has become necessary.
		The patron saint of Honduras is the Virgin of Suyapa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Honduras (900 words)

	Honduras Information Center - honduras flag
		The Republic of Honduras is an independent country in western Central America, bordered to the honduras maps west by Guatemala, to the south west El Salvador, to the south east by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean, to the north by the Gulf of Honduras and the Caribbean Sea.
		The flag of honduras Nationalist and Liberal parties are distinct political parties with their own dedicated band of supporters, but some have pointed out that their interests and policy measures throughout the 23 years of uninterrupted democracy have been very similar.
		Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the Americas, with GDP per capita at roatan, honduras US$2050 per year (1999).
	www.scipeeps.com /Sci-Official_Languages_H_-_L/Honduras.html (1722 words)

	Honduras - Gurupedia
		The nation of Belize (formerly "British Honduras") is some 75 km away across the Bay of Honduras at the two nation's closest points.
		Part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became a state of the nation of Central America in 1821, and became an independent republic at the demise of the union in 1840.
		The population of Honduras is predominantly of Mestizo descent and Roman Catholic faith.
	www.gurupedia.com /h/ho/honduras.htm (286 words)

	Honduras Flag,Honduras Map, Honduras Culture : SphereInfo.com
		Honduras, located at the widest part of the isthmus of Central America, is the second largest Central American republic.
		Around 90 percent of the population in Honduras is racially mestizo (people of mixed indigenous and European ancestry).
		Honduras counts three private universities, none of which is yet considered a credible educational alternative to the prestigious UNAH.
	www.sphereinfo.com /honduras (937 words)

	Honduras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Honduras declared independence from Spain on September 15, 1821 with the rest of the Central America provinces.
		Honduras is part of Mesoamerica, which is the landmass that extends from Mexico to Costa Rica.
		Honduras is considered one of the most violent countries in Central America, which at one point reached 154 murders per every 100,000 inhabitants, compared to the USA which has the still high rate of 4.8 murders per 100,000.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Honduras (2519 words)

	Honduras Links
		In Honduras, the Garífuna culture fights for survival.
		Asesinado en Honduras dirigente que denunció a empresas bananeras norteamericanas.
		Honduras toma medidas para evitar muerte de pescadores artesanales.
	www.stanford.edu /group/arts/honduras/links/intro.html (575 words)

	Travel in Tegucigalpa - Honduras - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, got its tongue twisting name from the ancient Nahuatl language, and translated means "silver mountain" In effect, Tegucigalpa came to being during colonial times as a mining center.
		It is said that the society of Comayagua, the long time colonial capital of Honduras, publicly disliked the wife of president Marco Aurelio Soto, who took revenge by moving the capital of the republic to Tegucigalpa.
		The old presidential palace of Honduras is now a museum depicting the modern history of Honduras spaning from the Independence from Spain.
	www.americatravelling.net /honduras/tegucigalpa/tegucigalpa_culture.htm (731 words)

	Honduras — Infoplease.com
		Honduras, in the north-central part of Central America, has a Caribbean as well as a Pacific coastline.
		Honduras, with four other Central American nations, declared its independence from Spain in 1821 to form a federation of Central American states.
		Honduras - Honduras, officially Republic of Honduras, republic (2005 est.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107616.html (678 words)

	Country of Honduras - HONDURAS.COM
		Honduras is a vibrant country, brimming with clear turquois waters, pristine beaches, lush jungles, breathtaking mountains, challenging rivers, and fascinating ancient ruins.
		Honduras is enjoying a boom in popularity, as the rich and famous have found a place where they can still travel unknown.
		First time visitors to Honduras are amazed by the warmth of Honduran hospitality.
	www.honduras.com (585 words)

	Honduras Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The art and architecture of the pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial periods are strongly evident in Honduran culture.
		Modern Honduran culture has not produced many strong representatives of its art, the country's widespread poverty being a major impediment.
		The interaction of both Native American and Spanish strains in Honduran cultural history is clearly visible in the architecture.
	www.traveldocs.com /hn/culture.htm (271 words)

	Honduras - The Press
		According to some analysts, however, despite instances of military intimidation of the press in early 1993, the media, including the press, radio, and television, has played an important role in creating an environment conducive to the public's open questioning and criticism of authorities.
		Honduran sociologist Leticia Salomón has observed that in early 1993 the media, including newspaper caricatures, played an instrumental role in mitigating the fear of criticizing the military, and he asserts that this diminishment of fear was an important step in the building of a democratic culture in Honduras.
		Honduras has five daily national newspapers, three based in Tegucigalpa--El Periódico, La Tribuna and El Heraldo--and two based in San Pedro Sula--El Tiempo and La Prensa.
	countrystudies.us /honduras/97.htm (616 words)

	WCO
		Ballet Nacional Folklorico Garifuna, consisting of Afro-Hondurans, represents the unique Garifuna culture of Honduras as well as a variety of music styles that interweave the religious and folkloric characteristics of Honduran culture.
		Since its creation in 1976 Ballet Nacional Folklorico Garifuna is fulfilling the task of promoting the distinctive Garifuna culture of Honduras by contributing ethno-artistic work at the national and international level.
		Kook Soo Ho is a legend in South Korea and his troupe is regarded as the most famous cultural troupe to establish Korea's culture abroad by offering a stunning presentation of traditional Korean drumming.
	www.worldcultureopen.org /wco2004/performers.php (1675 words)

	Honduras
		Bob has designed his trip for those who truly want to experience the beauty and culture of Honduras on an intimate level.
		Honduras, a premiere adventure outfitting company founded several years ago by a group of River Guides and Instructors.
		Ríos Honduras will take care of all the logistics, including your lodging, meals, transportation, shuttles, boats, and camping gear.
	www.bobfoote.com /bob/trips/honduras.htm (318 words)

	Culture - Population - Honduras - Central America: architecture colonial, honduras population, empire maya, baroque ...
		With the exception of a few isolated Native American settlements where ancient languages and customs have been preserved, Honduras is primarily a Spanish culture today.
		Native folklore, folk music, and dances are limited, and artistic activity is concentrated around the School of Fine Arts in Comayagua, the old capital.
		In northwestern Honduras lies Copan, a ceremonial center of the Old Empire of the Maya and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Western Hemisphere.
	www.countriesquest.com /central_america/honduras/population/culture.htm (156 words)

	Honduras Culture - Key statistics and demographics of the people of Honduras
		Honduras Culture - Key statistics and demographics of the people of Honduras
		The literacy rate is 74 percent of those citizens 15 years and older.
		Note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected.
	www.honduras-information.hotelhonduras.com /Honduras-culture-people.htm (127 words)

	Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Honduras
		Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Honduras
		We have compiled a list of culture and history travel packages and vacations in Honduras.
		If you are interested in any of these culture and history travel packages or vacations, please contact the operator directly with any questions for ordering free brochures or booking.
	www.infohub.com /travel_packages/culture_history_honduras_232.html (306 words)

	Honduras - Republic of Honduras - Republica de Honduras - Country Profile - Central America
		During the 1980s, Honduras proved a haven for anti-Sandinista contras fighting the Marxist Nicaraguan Government and an ally to Salvadoran Government forces fighting against leftist guerrillas.
		Honduras National Congres of the Republic of Honduras (Spanish)
		Embassy of Honduras in the U.S. Washington D.C. Maps
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/honduras.htm (446 words)

	Culture Honduras \| Copan Honduras \| Mayan Ruins \| Ruinas de Copan
		They are a pictorial representation of the history of the city and ancient Honduras Culture.
		There is a new bird park Macaw Mountain Bird Park and Reserve where you can see native parrots and macaws and learn about efforts to preserve these exotic birds and their habitats.
		The first few minutes are of Honduras and Copan Ruins.
	www.roatanonline.com /honduras/mayan_ruins.htm (441 words)

	Calvin's Spanish Studies in Honduras - Courses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		All courses are taught in Spanish; all are 3 semester hours except as indicated.
		Two courses are required; the remaining courses are chosen from a list of electives.
		SPHO 315: Engaging Honduran Culture (CCE; 1 sem.
	www.calvin.edu /academic/off-campus/hond_span/course.htm (114 words)

	Honduras Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		It makes a fine stop along the route from Tegucigalpa to San Pedro Sula,...
		Honduras is the original banana republic, but travel there is easy, enjoyable and inexpensive.
		The slow pace, natural beauty and low-profile tourism make it particularly appealing to travellers (well-armed with insect repellent) who enjoy getting off the beaten track.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/central-america/honduras (212 words)

	Honduras Flowers - Online Honduras Florist
		Orders are designed considering the tastes and culture of Honduras.
		Flower substitutions occur only when necessary due to the lack of availability of some flowers in Honduras.
		All orders will be filled as close as possible to the item selected.
	worldwide-florist.com /Honduras.html (247 words)

	Honduras: Country Information
		Elections in Honduras - Elections in Honduras - Results of the last election in Honduras and links to parliaments and parties.
		Maps of Honduras - Maps of Honduras - A large number of differing Honduras maps, including city maps.
		Travel to Honduras - Travel to Honduras - Information on hotels, maps, pictures, weather, resorts, diving, real estate, spanish schools and discussion lists for Honduras, Roatan and the Bay Islands.
	www.escapeartist.com /honduras/country.html (309 words)

	Honduras: Art & Culture
		Copan Village Archaeology Museum - Copan Village Archaeology Museum - Introduction to the Maya Archaeology Museums at Copan, Honduras.
		Museum of Anthropology and History of Valle de Sula - Museum of Anthropology and History of Valle de Sula - A private regional museum presenting the cultural development of different people groups that have inhabited the region.
		Teatro la Fragua - Teatro la Fragua - A Honduran theater group in El Progreso performing theater from the perspective of the people of Honduras.
	www.escapeartist.com /honduras/art.html (227 words)

	Roatan Honduras Culture \| Fishing Tournament Blue Marlin
		The annual fishing tournament held on Roatan in September, 1999, had two surprise winners.
		Here's a link to a great fishing experience: Early Bird Fishing Charters
		Fishing is an important part of Honduras culture.
	www.roatanonline.com /moreroatan/bluemarlin.htm (234 words)

	Life in Honduras (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		MISSIONARIES WITH COMMON GLOBAL MINISTRIES TO SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS
		Teaching moms and young people about birth control in the village of Montanita.
		For information about living in Honduras check the links below:
	homepage.mac.com /hondurashansons/Contribute/LifeinHonduras.htm (33 words)

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