Honduran Anthem

Republic of Honduras (República de Honduras ) People: Population: 5,605,193. Age distrib. (%): <15: 45; 65+: 3.
Pop. density: 129 per sq. mi. Urban: 47%.
Ethnic groups: Mestizo 90%, Indian 7%. Principal language: Spanish (official). Religion: Roman Catholic 97%.
Geography: Area: 43,433 sq. mi. Location: In Central America. Neighbors: Guatemala on W, El Salvador
and Nicaragua on S. Topography: The Caribbean coast is 500 mi. long. Pacific coast, on Gulf of Fonseca, is 40 mi. long.
Honduras is mountainous, with wide fertile valleys and rich forests. Capital: Tegucigalpa. Cities (1993 met. est.):
Tegucigalpa 738,500; San Pedro Sula 353,800. Government: Type: Republic. Head of State: Pres. Carlos Roberta Reina Idiaquez; b Mar. 13, 1926; in office: Jan. 27, 1994.
Local divisions: 18 departments. Defense: 0.4% of GDP (1994). Active troop strength: 18,800.

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