The International and Internal

The International and Internal dynamics of Core-Periphery Relationships in Honduras and their Impact on the Human and Physical Landscape Introduction The historical and contemporary dynamics of Honduras core-periphery relationships both internationally and internally have had a significant impact in shaping the human and physical landscape. The topography of Honduras, limited arable land and natural resources has been a significant factor in its history and subsequent underdevelopment. The lack of development contributed to a weak state …

…Banana Production.??.5 Part Three: The Rise of a Honduran Elite and the Marginalization Of the Rural Poor???????????????????????.??.8 Part Four: The Emergence of a Geographical Core-Periphery Relationship.??.9 A. Migration??????????????????????.?.13 B. Deforestation?????????????????????....16 Part Five: Building Blocks for a Better Future???????????..??21 Conclusion????????????????????????.?.??23 List of Figures 1. Honduras??????????????????????..???2 2. Transportation Systems in Honduras????????..??????.7 3. Major Trading Partners???????????????????..10 4. Economic Activity??????????????????..??.12a 5. Land Utilization?????????????????????...12b 6. Geographical Distribution of Poverty?????????????.12c 7. Reason for Migration????????????????????14 8. Purchases of Raw Milk, 1973 to 1990?????????????.15 9. The Destruction of Tropical Rain Forest????????????..17