Honduras

Where is Honduras?

Honduras is in Central America, North America, bordering Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Tegucigalpa

Continent

North America

Subregion

Central America

Population

9,587,522

Land area

112,492 km²

ISO codes

HN / HND

Languages

Spanish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Honduran lempira (HNL)

Calling code

+504

Internet domain

.hn

How Honduras compares

Honduras ranks 93rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 101st by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In North America it ranks 8th of 23 by population and 5th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Honduras: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Honduras flag breaks down as 67.9% blue and 32.1% white.

• 67.9% blue
• 32.1% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Copán's Maya ruins feature a hieroglyphic stairway covered in carved history.
2. The Bay Islands — especially Roatán — sit on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef with world-class diving.
3. Garífuna communities along the north coast keep punta music and UNESCO-recognized traditions alive.
4. Baleadas — flour tortillas folded around beans, cheese, and eggs — are the everyday comfort food.
5. Pico Bonito National Park rises from Caribbean lowlands into cloud forest filled with toucans.

Bordering countries

• Guatemala
• El Salvador
• Nicaragua

Honduras: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Honduras?

The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.

What continent is Honduras in?

Honduras is in North America, specifically the Central America subregion.

What is the population of Honduras?

Honduras has a population of roughly 9,587,522 people, across a land area of 112,492 km².

What language is spoken in Honduras?

The main language of Honduras is Spanish.

Which countries border Honduras?

Honduras shares a land border with 3 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua.