Introduction :
The Independence Day of Hondurus is celebrated on 15th September.Honduras got independence in 1821.Before that it was governed as part of New Spain.It had been fighting for the independence  of a Central American Federation for a long days.In Hondurus this day is celebrated enthusiastically.The flag is raised across the country. Schools and colleges remain closed  for the celebrations and children participate whole-heartedly in music making and dancing.

Official Name(s): Hondurus

Location:           It has border with Nicaragua,Guatemala and El Salvador.
             
Capital:             Tegucigalpa

Area                 112,492 sq km 
     
Population          6,535,344 ( estimated in 2001).

Government        Republic.

Currency             Lempira (La) = 100 centavos.

Languages           Spanish and English

Religion               Roman Catholic majority.

Communications    All types of communication facility are available here.
                            Like Telephone,fax,Internet,Telegram,Post,Press,radio and others.

Climate:              The climate is cool, more temperate weather in mountains.The north coast is very hot.Rain continues there throughout the year.