Copán
Ancient Maya city in western Honduras near the Guatemala border. Flourished c. 5th–9th centuries CE. Elaborate stone stelae, temples, pyramids, and the Hieroglyphic Stairway containing the longest known Maya inscription. UNESCO World Heritage Site; one of the most important centers of Maya art and astronomy.
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Continent: North America
Capital: Tegucigalpa
Currency: Honduran lempira (L). Sub: 100 centavos
Coins: 5/10/20/50 centavos
Connections: Ancient Maya civilization; 1st ever "banana republic" mention (O. Henry, 1900s); tropical rainforests & biodiversity
