News: A former president of Honduras who was convicted of drug trafficking has walked free from a US prison after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump.
Key Facts about Honduras
- Location: Honduras is a country located in Central America.
- Boundaries:
- North: The Caribbean Sea
- South: El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean (via the Gulf of Fonseca)
- East: Nicaragua
- West: Guatemala
- Climate: Tropical Climate with regional variations: hot & humid in the coastal areas, cooler in the mountainous regions.
- Terrain: 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.
- Vegetation: 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.
