Honduras is located in the heart of Central America. It is bordered to the south by Nicaragua and El Salvador, and on the west by Guatemala. Although this land has been battered by hurricanes and troubled by human-made problems such as deforestation, it still boasts ancient ruins, lovely islands, bustling towns, and abundant wildlife. This title helps to find out: why the Indian population nearly disappeared during Spanish colonial times; why present-day Honduras is generally more democratic than most of its neighboring countries; how the United States has played a role in Honduran politics since the beginning of the 20th century; what kinds of economic challenges Honduras faces as one of the poorest countries in Central America; and, how Honduras is trying to protect its natural beauty from environmental threats. In addition, in this book you'll find project and report ideas-including enough recipes for an authentic Honduran buffet-a glossary, a list of festivals, organizations to contact for more information, and suggestions for further reading. There's a lot to discover about Honduras today.