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Which bodies of water lie along Hondurasās northern and southern coasts?
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Honduras is bordered by two distinct bodies of water:
- Northern Coast: The Caribbean Sea washes the northern coast of Honduras. This region includes the Gulf of Honduras, a wide inlet of the Caribbean.12
- Southern Coast: The Pacific Ocean borders the country's narrow southern coast. Specifically, this area features a narrow plain of alluvium that borders the Gulf of Fonseca.13