LANDS AND PEOPLE- HONDURAS

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Honduras , which is a spainsh word that means "Depths". It is a word Christopher Columbus might have used to describe the waters along the land's Atlantic Coast.It is being said by some people that this is how Honduras was given its name.

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Roanta island beach

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  • Population : 8,111,000
  • Language : Spanish
  • Government : Democratic republic
  • Capital : Tegucigalpa
  • Land : over 75 percent of their mainland is mountainous ( the also have low coastal and islands)
  • Climate : milder and subtropical in mountains

The Hondurans cherishes and place high value on family collaboration and loyalty. This involves education of the children or household expenses- are mostly made by both husband and wife

Hondurans are made up of

  • "Mestizo" (blend of Eurppean and indigenoud peoples ).
  • "Choriti"( indigenous group)
  • "Garifuna" (decendants of Africa and Carib Indians)

The Garifuna resided on st.Vincent island. In about the year 1797, the arrived at IsIas de Ia bahia (Bay islands). They also settled along the Caribbean Coast of the Central American mainland.
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Lively dance performed to the beat of hardwood drums are mostly enjoyed by the Garifuna. They like storytelling, brightly colored tradional garment and food such as ereba are their culture.
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