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Photos of Honduras

Roatán is an island in the Caribbean, about 65 km (40 mi) off the northern coast of Honduras. The largest of the Bay Islands, it is approximately 77 km (48 mi) long and less than 8 km (5 mi) wide. The island rests on an exposed ancient coral reef, offering opportunities for diving. Roatán is located near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea, and has become a major tourist destination.

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Geography

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Median age

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Tobacco use

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Heliports

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Merchant marine

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