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Which agricultural products are grown in Hondurasās Pacific lowlands?
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The Pacific lowlands of Honduras, which are centered on the Gulf of Fonseca, feature fertile soils composed of alluvium or volcanic detritus. These conditions support the cultivation of the following agricultural products:
- Sesame seed
- Cotton
- Corn
- Sorghum
Additionally, cattle are raised on the pastures within these lowlands, while coffee is grown on the adjacent lower mountain slopes.1