Corn Islands

Also known as The Corn Islands, Municipality of Corn Islands, Corn Islands Municipality

island group in the Caribbean Sea and identical with the municipality in South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua

Key facts

Country: Nicaragua
Region: South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Founded by: British
Seat: Brig Bay
Type: Mayor-council government
Mayor: Cleaveland Webster ( FSLN )
Municipality: 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km )
Elevation: 371 ft (113 m)
Urban: 7,912
Time zone: Central Standard Time
Area code: +505
Website: www .cornisland .gob .ni

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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.

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