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Honduras: Natural Landscape

6 months ago By The Editor

Honduras, situated in northern Central America, is mostly mountainous. It shares borders with Nicaragua to the southeast, El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Guatemala to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. This strategic positioning places Honduras at the crossroads of diverse geographical and cultural influences. Most of the population resides in the central highlands, an economically important agricultural area.

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Central American Atlantic Moist Forests: A Natural Jewel of Biodiversity and Conservation

1 year ago By The Editor

The Central American Atlantic moist forests ecoregion stands as evidence of the natural wonders of Central America, specifically along the Caribbean coastal lowlands of Honduras, extending west into Guatemala and south into eastern Nicaragua. This ecoregion is home to Central America's most significant single fragment of natural forest, making it an invaluable area for biodiversity and environmental conservation.

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Central American Dry Forests: Navigating the Diversity Amidst the Dry Seasons

1 year ago By The Editor

The Central American dry forests ecoregion, spanning Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, is a crucial transitional zone between the lush tropical rainforests and the arid deserts. This unique region along the Pacific Coast, from southern Chiapas to Guanacaste, exhibits a delicate balance of life in the face of a prolonged dry season.

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Central American Montane Forests: Guardians of Biodiversity in the High Elevations

1 year ago By The Editor

The Central American montane forests ecoregion is a collection of forest patches scattered across Central America's highest mountains. This region is ecologically significant and exhibits unique adaptations. It stretches from southern Mexico through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua and showcases diverse vegetation and wildlife on the elevated canvas of the region.

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Central American Pine–Oak Forests: A Haven of Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges

1 year ago By The Editor

Nestled between the highland cloud forests and the lowland rainforests of northern Central America, the Central American pine–oak forests ecoregion unfolds as a diverse tapestry supporting a rich assortment of conifer species. Spanning across the mid-elevations of Mexico's Chiapas, southern Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and small portions of west-central Nicaragua, this region is a vital habitat for various flora and fauna.

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