Nicaragua · Nicaragua
Corn Islands
Two Caribbean islands once leased to the United States.
- Population
- 7,912 (2023 est.)
- US lease
- 1914–1971
Then
- 1740–1860
The islands are part of the British protectorate of Mosquitia.
- 1914
The Bryan–Chamorro Treaty leases them to the US.
- 1960s
Lobster and shrimp fishing replace coconuts.
- 1971
The lease is canceled.
Now
Divers and snorkelers come for the reefs around Big and Little Corn.