What are 10 interesting facts about Honduras?

Here are 10 facts about Honduras.
  • They're serious about soccer (or football) ...
  • You can explore incredible Maya ruins. ...
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  • The coral reefs are out of this world. ...
  • Honduras has a dual capital. ...
  • Ever wondered why Honduras was referred to as a banana republic? ...
  • Smoke-free zones. ...
  • The buses seriously stand out.




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5 FACTS ABOUT HONDURAS
  • Honduras is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The Bay Islands, located off the northern coast, offer some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the Caribbean.
  • The country is known for its rich coffee production.


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The Things You Should Know About Honduras
  • There's a huge collection of Mayan ruins in Honduras. ...
  • It's home to a sacred bird. ...
  • It was the first country to ban smoking in your own home. ...
  • Its nickname was the Banana Republic. ...
  • Honduras owns one of the oldest clocks in the world. ...
  • There are a lot of bats in Honduras.


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The legal drinking age in Honduras is 21. Alcohol is sold every day of the year, except during elections, and can be bought from almost any grocery store or bodega. Proof of age is sometimes required at bars and nightclubs, so it's always a good idea to bring ID when you go out.

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In June of 1993, the National Congress of the Republic of Honduras declared the Yucatan white-tailed deer its national mammal and the national symbol of all Honduran wildlife.

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