Guarizama
Guarizama is a municipality in the Honduran department of Olancho.
Its name comes from Quanhilzamatil, tight amate tree, probably in the place had that tree.
In the population census of 1887 listed as Manto Village in 1901 was given municipality status.
Its name comes from Quanhilzamatil, tight amate tree, probably in the place had that tree.
In the population census of 1887 listed as Manto Village in 1901 was given municipality status.
Map - Guarizama
Map
Country - Honduras
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Honduras was home to several important Mesoamerican cultures, most notably the Maya, before the Spanish colonization in the sixteenth century. The Spanish introduced Catholicism and the now predominant Spanish language, along with numerous customs that have blended with the indigenous culture. Honduras became independent in 1821 and has since been a republic, although it has consistently endured much social strife and political instability, and remains one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. In 1960, the northern part of what was the Mosquito Coast was transferred from Nicaragua to Honduras by the International Court of Justice.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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HNL | Honduran lempira | L | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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ES | Spanish language |