Honduras is a republic in

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. It has at times been referred to as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from

British Honduras British Honduras was a British Crown colony on the east coast of Central America, south of Mexico, from 1783 to 1964, then a self-governing colony, renamed Belize in June 1973,

, which became modern-day

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. Honduras spans about 112,492 km² and has a population exceeding 8 million. Its northern portions are part of the Western Caribbean Zone, as reflected in the area's demographics and culture. Honduras is known for its rich natural resources, including

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, and

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, as well as for its growing textiles industry, which serves the international market.

Notable firms

This list includes notable

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with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the

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taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.

References

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