Country Nicaragua Time zone Central Time (UTC-6) Population 19,183 (2012) | Founded 1858 Local time Monday 5:15 AM | |
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Department Department of Chinandega Weather 24°C, Wind NE at 6 km/h, 69% Humidity | ||
Pacific ocean on the beaches of corinto nicaragua
Corinto is a town of 16,624 (2005 population) on the northwest Pacific coast of Nicaragua in the province of Chinandega. The municipality was founded in 1863.
Contents
- Pacific ocean on the beaches of corinto nicaragua
- Map of Corinto Nicaragua
- Corinto nicaragua 2011 wmv
- Economy
- British Occupation of Corinto
- United States Intervention
- Twin towns Sister cities
- References
Map of Corinto, Nicaragua
Corinto nicaragua 2011 wmv
Economy
It was a railroad terminus and is Nicaragua's largest and only Pacific port for the import and export of goods. It has its own Container terminal and is able to manage a wide variety of cargo: liquid, bulk, containers, cars, etc.
British Occupation of Corinto
When Nicaragua refused to pay Britain an indemnity for the annexation of the Mosquito Reserve, the British responded by occupying the Nicaraguan Pacific port of Corinto on 27 April 1895. However the British stay was limited by the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty with the US and was forced to withdraw on May 15 without adequate compensation.
United States Intervention
On May 2, 1896, U.S. Marines landed in Corinto to protect American interests during political unrest.
On January 25, 1922 the USS Galveston landed a detachment of U.S. Marines at Corinto, to reinforce the Managua legation guard during a period of political tension.
While supporting the Contra war against the Sandinista government in the 1980s, U.S. Forces mined the Port of Corinto. On October 10, 1983, an attack destroyed 3.2 million US gallons (12,000 m3) of fuel. It is believed that this attack was directed by the CIA and carried out by U.S. Navy Seals.
Twin towns – Sister cities
Corinto is twinned with: