- a republic in northeastern Central America. 43,277 sq. mi. (112,087 sq km). Capital: Tegucigalpa.
- an arm of the Caribbean Sea, bordered by Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.
- 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: 8 448 465 (2013 est). Area: 112 088 sq km (43 277 sq miles)
- an inlet of the Caribbean, on the coasts of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize
