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Which region of Honduras includes La Mosquitia?
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La Mosquitia is located within the eastern Caribbean lowlands region of Honduras. This area, which encompasses the northern part of the Mosquito Coast, accounts for approximately one-fifth of the country's total land area. The region is characterized by a hot, humid climate and extensive forest cover, with a sparsely distributed population that primarily engages in small-scale agriculture and fishing.1