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    Honduras

    Continent
    North America
    Capital
    Tegucigalpa; note - article eight of the Honduran constitution states that the twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, jointly, constitute the capital of the Republic of Honduras; however, virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side, which in practical terms makes Tegucigalpa the capital
    Population
    9,529,188
    Sub-Zones
    18
    General Information
    Basic details about Honduras
    Population:
    9,529,188
    Area:
    112,090 sq km
    Currency:
    lempiras
    Languages:
    Spanish, Amerindian dialects
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Honduras
    GDP:
    $68.854 billion
    GDP per Capita:
    $6,500
    GDP Growth:
    3.58%
    Inflation:
    6.66%
    Unemployment:
    6.06%
    Public Debt:
    39.5% of GDP
    Credit Rating:
    BB- (2017)
    Political System
    Governance structure of Honduras
    Government Type:
    presidential republic
    Head of State:
    President Iris Xiomara CASTRO de Zelaya (since 27 January 2022)
    Head of Government:
    President Iris Xiomara CASTRO de Zelaya (since 27 January 2022)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court of Justice or Corte Suprema de Justicia (15 principal judges, including the court president, and 6 alternates; court organized into civil, criminal, constitutional, and labor chambers); note - the court has both judicial and constitutional jurisdiction
    Administrative Divisions:
    18 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Atlantida, Choluteca, Colon, Comayagua, Copan, Cortes, El Paraiso, Francisco Morazan, Gracias a Dios, Intibuca, Islas de la Bahia, La Paz, Lempira, Ocotepeque, Olancho, Santa Barbara, Valle, Yoro

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    1220 19th Street NW, Suite #320, Washington, DC 20036

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    OAS
    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    12% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    26% (2023 est.)
    Services
    57.4% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $9.701 billion
    Imports:
    $17.789 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    USA 49
    Nicaragua 8
    El Salvador 7
    Guatemala 5
    Mexico 5

    Economic Outlook

    Honduras has a 3.58% GDP growth rate with 6.66% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.