Recently, the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras has aroused heated discussions. Before the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China, it had already announced and "severed diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. In fact, in recent years, more and more countries have established friendly relations with China. Up to now, there are 182 announced on the establishment of diplomatic relations with China. The Soviet Union was the first European country to establish diplomatic relations with China.
For the establishment of diplomatic relations, many people may not know very well. The establishment of diplomatic relations refers to the establishment of friendly relations between the two countries, mutual recognition of each other's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and sending ambassadors or delegations to the other country. As a rule, the establishment of diplomatic relations is a prerequisite for formal political, economic, cultural and military exchanges between the two countries.
The establishment of diplomatic relations usually includes the signing of diplomatic documents, such as diplomatic conventions and mutual visa exemption agreements, and the two countries will also cooperate and exchange in trade, culture, science and technology, education and other fields. The establishment of diplomatic relations also marks the normalization and stabilization of relations between the two countries and contributes to the maintenance of international peace and security.
With the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras, everyone is also paying more attention to the country of Honduras. So which state does Honduras belong to?
Honduras belongs to North America and is located in the northern part of Central America. It is an independent country with territory located in the middle of the North American continent, bordering countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Honduras has 18 departments (Departamentos), including Francisco Morazán, Cortés, Atlántida, Gracias a Dios, Copán, Olancho and others.
What is the size and population of Honduras?
1. Land area of Honduras: 112,500 square kilometers
The country is divided into 18 provinces, with the capital in Tegucigalpa. The other 17 departments are named Atlantida, Colón, Comayagua, Copan, Cortés, Çolutka, El Paraiso, Francisco Morazán, La Paz, Lempira, Ocotepec, Olancho, Santa Barbara, Valle, Yoro, etc.
2. Population of Honduras: 10.117 million (2021)
Honduras is a more populous country with a high population density, with an average of 81 people living per square kilometre.
How many times has Honduras established diplomatic relations with China?
Honduras established diplomatic relations with China for the first time. Honduras and Taiwan have always had diplomatic relations before, and after severing diplomatic relations with Taiwan, they immediately established diplomatic relations with China. Before Honduras, the most recent country to "sever diplomatic relations" with Taiwan was Nicaragua.
Conclusion: The formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and Chinese mainland will have an impact on regional political stability and economic development, and can promote economic and trade cooperation, expand diplomatic relations, enhance international status, and promote cultural exchanges.