Maritime History

Corn Islands

Corn Islands (Spanish: Islas del Maíz) is a municipality of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. It is located approximately 70 km (43 mi) east of the Caribbean mainland. The municipality consists of two islands: Big Corn Island (Isla Grande del Maíz) and Little Corn Island (Isla Pequeña del Maíz). The islands are known for their Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage, coral reef ecosystems and tourism-based economy.

Also on this shelf

See also

• ▸Japanese battleship Mutsu
• ▸Camera phone
• ▸HMS Opal (1915)

Uncatalogued shelf

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