Trivia in Honduras
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Blue-white-blue horizontal tricolor with five stars in the center. Symbolizes Central American unity of five nations.
Emblem: National coat of arms featuring volcano, rainbow, and sun within a triangle with two towers, surrounded by weapons and timber.
Trivia & facts
- National bird is the beautiful scarlet-feathered Scarlet Macaw.
- Currency Lempira derives from 16th-century Lenca chief Lempira who fought Spain.
- World's second-largest coral reef 'Mesoamerican Barrier Reef' extends off Roatán Island.
- Capital's Toncontín International Airport is considered one of the world's most difficult landings.
- Lake Yojoa area renowned for national dish 'frito de pescado' (fried lake fish).
- Espresso culture has penetrated; walking while ordering coffee from taquerías (street stalls) is daily routine.
- Blue Hole of Roatán sinkhole is a freediver's holy site.
- Honduran cigars rank among Central America's big three premium cigars alongside Cuban and Nicaraguan.
- Hurricane Mitch (1998) reportedly caused damage equivalent to 70% of GDP.
- National soccer team nickname is 'La H' or 'Los Catrachos' (Honduran colloquialism).