History of Hondurans

A resident of Honduras in Central America. Mainly Spanish immigrants and Indians. * * * 3.96 million people (1982), mostly distributed in the northern coastal areas, with the highest population density in Cortes and Atlantis provinces. The urban population accounts for 33%. Spanish is used, and English is widely used in the northern coastal areas. Most people believe in Catholicism, some believe in Protestantism, and Indians still retain some traditional beliefs.

/kloc-At the beginning of the 6th century, Indians were conquered by Spain. 182 1 overthrowing Spanish colonial rule, 1823 joining the Central American Federation, 1838 establishing a republic after the dissolution of the Federation. At present, the mixed-race Indians and Spaniards account for about 9 1% of the residents, and some of them are descendants of mixed-race Indians and Spaniards who moved from Guatemala, and their skin color is dark, accounting for almost all provinces. Indians account for 6%, mainly Paya, Renka, Hika, Miskito people, Sumo and Maya. Some Indians still retain some traditional customs of their own nation. Black people account for 2% (their ancestors came from the West Indies), concentrated in the Caribbean coastal areas, mainly engaged in agriculture. White people account for 1%, mainly from the United States and Spain, and live in developed areas of industry, mining and planting. Indigenous whites live in cities and occupy a dominant position. In addition, there are a few Indians, China, Arabs, etc. Among the residents, they are scattered all over the country and make a living by doing business.