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  1. Honduras Economics
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  3. Strengths
  4. Hardwoods. Unexploited mineral deposits. Bananas. Diversification into non-traditional, high-earning agriculture û flowers and other fruit.
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  6. Weaknesses
  7. Traditionally the poorest country in the region, now second to Nicaragua. Industry only 13% of GDP; industrial wages too low to spur development. Land reform has been halted. Decline in US investment.