Honduras
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People
- Population: 5605193
- Population Growth: 2.6%
- Infant Mortality: 41.8 per 1000 live births (similar to Honduras)
Context
- Area: 112090 km2
- Government: republic
- Religions: Roman Catholic (97%)
- Ethnic Groups: Indian (7%)
- Borders: Guatemala (256 km), El Salvador (342 km), Nicaragua (922 km)
Economy
- GDP per capita: 1046$US (similar to Honduras)
- GDP from agriculture: 30%
- GDP from industry: 20%
- GDP from services: 50%
