a republic in Central America: an early centre of Mayan civilization; colonized by the Spanish from 1524 onwards; gained independence in 1821. Official language: Spanish; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: lempira. Capital: Tegucigalpa. Pop: 9 265 067 (2017 est). Area: 112 088 sq km (43 277 sq miles)
2. Gulf of Honduras
Honduras in American English
(hɑnˈdʊrəs; hɑnˈdjʊrəs)
country in Central America, with coastlines on the Pacific & the Caribbean: 43,277 sq mi (112,087 sq km); pop. 4,444,000; cap. Tegucigalpa