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News: Recently, India delivered 26 tons of humanitarian aid to Honduras in response to Tropical Storm SARA.
About Honduras
- Honduras is located in Central America, bordered by:
- North: The Caribbean Sea
- South: El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean (via the Gulf of Fonseca)
- East: Nicaragua
- West: Guatemala
- Landscape: Mostly mountainous (about 80% of the country), with lowland coastal plains along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
- Major Rivers: The Coco River forms the border with Nicaragua and other important rivers are Patuca & Ulúa.
- Islands: The Bay Islands (e.g., Roatán, Utila, Guanaja) in the Caribbean Sea are a popular tourist destination.
- Forests: Rich tropical rainforests and cloud forests, including La Mosquitia (one of the largest rainforests in Central America).
- Biodiversity: Home to diverse wildlife, including jaguars, howler monkeys, and marine species in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
- Climate: Tropical Climate with regional variations: Hot & humid in the coastal areas., Cooler in the mountainous regions.
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