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[[Image:La Ceiba.JPG|thumb|right|300px|La Ceiba with [[Pico Bonito]] in the background]] |
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'''La Ceiba''' is the third largest [[city]] of [[Honduras]], containing about 250,000 people. It is located on its northern [[Caribbean]] coast. It is the capital of the [[Atlántida department]]. It has a [[tropical]] climate. It is also known as the '[[girlfriend]]' of Honduras. There is a saying that goes "While [[Tegucigalpa]] thinks, [[San Pedro Sula]] works, La Ceiba parties". It was named after a huge [[ceiba]] [[tree]] that used to be by the [[Dock (maritime)|dock]]s. |
'''La Ceiba''' is the third largest [[city]] of [[Honduras]], containing about 250,000 people. It is located on its northern [[Caribbean]] coast. It is the capital of the [[Atlántida department]]. It has a [[tropical]] climate. It is also known as the ''[[girlfriend]]'' (la novia) of Honduras. There is a saying that goes "While [[Tegucigalpa]] thinks, [[San Pedro Sula]] works, La Ceiba parties". It was named after a huge [[ceiba]] [[tree]] that used to be by the [[Dock (maritime)|dock]]s. |
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The city is famous for its yearly [[carnival]] held on the third Saturday of May. And its blend of [[Wiktionary:Ladino|Ladino]], [[Wiktionary:Caribbean|Caribbean]], and [[Garifuna]] culture. It was also the home of the [[Standard Fruit Company]] (now the [[Dole Food Company]]) which started exporting [[banana]]s, [[pineapple]]s, and [[grapefruit]]. Although disease devastated the plantations in the 1930s, the surrounding agricultural areas have since recovered. [[Fishing]] activities are also important, together with the [[Islas de la Bahía department|Bay Island]]s fleet, comprise the most important fishing group in [[Caribbean]] Honduras. |
The city is famous for its yearly [[carnival]] held on the third Saturday of May. And its blend of [[Wiktionary:Ladino|Ladino]], [[Wiktionary:Caribbean|Caribbean]], and [[Garifuna]] culture. It was also the home of the [[Standard Fruit Company]] (now the [[Dole Food Company]]) which started exporting [[banana]]s, [[pineapple]]s, and [[grapefruit]]. Although disease devastated the plantations in the 1930s, the surrounding agricultural areas have since recovered. [[Fishing]] activities are also important, together with the [[Islas de la Bahía department|Bay Island]]s fleet, comprise the most important fishing group in [[Caribbean]] Honduras. |
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Revision as of 20:02, 29 April 2006
La Ceiba is the third largest city of Honduras, containing about 250,000 people. It is located on its northern Caribbean coast. It is the capital of the Atlántida department. It has a tropical climate. It is also known as the girlfriend (la novia) of Honduras. There is a saying that goes "While Tegucigalpa thinks, San Pedro Sula works, La Ceiba parties". It was named after a huge ceiba tree that used to be by the docks.
The city is famous for its yearly carnival held on the third Saturday of May. And its blend of Ladino, Caribbean, and Garifuna culture. It was also the home of the Standard Fruit Company (now the Dole Food Company) which started exporting bananas, pineapples, and grapefruit. Although disease devastated the plantations in the 1930s, the surrounding agricultural areas have since recovered. Fishing activities are also important, together with the Bay Islands fleet, comprise the most important fishing group in Caribbean Honduras.
The park and mountain of Pico Bonito, whose peak is over 2435m, lies behind, and provides a back drop to La Ceiba.
La Ceiba is a Honduran city that is known for its great, fun carnival. This carnival is held every year. It receives over 200,000 people from other places. La Ceiba is also known for its great education. It has many bilingual schools- in which they learn both English and Spanish.
Locator maps
- 15°78′N 86°79′W / 16.300°N 87.317°W Coordinates: latitude minutes >= 60
Coordinates: longitude minutes >= 60
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