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Honduras — silhouette, capital and facts
Honduras is in Central America and its capital is Tegucigalpa. With about 10 million people and 112,492 km², it ranks 101st in area and 92nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Honduras, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Continent
- Central America
- Population
- about 10 million
- Area
- 112,492 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Lempira
- Flag colors
- blue, white
Borders
Honduras shares a land border with 3 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua.
Fun facts about Honduras
- The Maya ruins of Copán have a famous Hieroglyphic Stairway with about 2,200 glyphs.
- Roatán Island is part of the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world.
- "Honduras" means "depths" in Spanish, a name said to have been given by Columbus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
Which continent is Honduras in?
Honduras is in Central America.
Which countries border Honduras?
Honduras shares a land border with 3 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Honduras?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Honduras is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Honduras?
The Maya ruins of Copán have a famous Hieroglyphic Stairway with about 2,200 glyphs. Roatán Island is part of the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. "Honduras" means "depths" in Spanish, a name said to have been given by Columbus.
More countries in Central America
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Honduras. It is only an approximation.
- Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek, Asia
- Slovakia — Bratislava, Europe
- Russia — Moscow, Europe / Asia
See all countries in Central America with flags, capitals and fun facts.