Interesting Facts

- The nickname of Honduras is Banana Republic, as a lot of bananas are grown and exported by Honduras.

- In spite of being a predominantly Roman Catholic country, many couples are not married in the church. While some prefer civil ceremonies, some live by the common law.

- The original name of Honduras was Higueras, which is the name of a local plant.

- Language Day in Honduras is celebrated by holding competitions in the schools.

- The national tree of Honduras is pine, which can be seen on the Promise pin.