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	Corinto, Nicaragua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Corinto is also a town in the department of Morazán in El Salvador, see Corinto, El Salvador and in Minas Gerais in Brazil, see Corinto, Minas Gerais
		Corinto [kOrEn´tO] is a town of 17,000 (1995 population) on the northwest Pacific coast of Nicaragua and is one of the most important cities and port of Nicaragua Chinandega.
		On January 25, 1922 the USS Galveston landed her marine detachment at Corinto, to reinforce the Managua legation guard during a period of political tension.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Corinto,_Nicaragua (188 words)

	NICARAGUA - LoveToKnow Article on NICARAGUA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In the great lacustrine depression of Nicaragua is collected all the drainage from the eastern versant of the volcanic mountains, from the sheer western escarpment of the main cordillera, and from a large area of northern Costa Rica.
		Corinto is the headquarters of shipping; it is visited by two-thirds of the 2100 vessels of 55o,000 tons (including coasters) which annually enter the ports of the republic.
		Hence, during the Spanish tenure, the history of Nicaragua is merged in that of the surrounding region.
	19.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NI/NICARAGUA.htm (6545 words)

	Corinto - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Corinto
		The town is situated on the sandy island of Punto Icaco and was formerly known as Punta Icacos.
		Corinto is the only port in Nicaragua at which large ships can berth.
		Corinto is connected by rail to the country's major cities of León, Managua, and Granada.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Corinto (152 words)

	NICARAGUA - Online Information article about NICARAGUA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Granada; lastly, in Lake Nicaragua the two islands of Zapatera and Ometepe or Omotepec with its twin peaks Ometepe (5643 ft.) and Madera.
		hydrography of Nicaragua is curious in two respects: as in the Amazonian region all the large rivers flow east, none escaping to the Pacific; and the main watershed does not correspond with the main cordillera, which is inferior in this particular both to the volcanic mountains and to the plateau region.
		Chinandega (12,000), and the seaports of Corinto (3000) and Greytown (2500).
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /NEW_NUM/NICARAGUA.html (6109 words)

	U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua - Economic and Commercial Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Government of Nicaragua's short term priorities in this sector are: rehabilitate principal roads, repair rural roads (especially in the north and center), and improve the Corinto Port.
		The Corinto corridor: On July 7, 1997 President Aleman and Honduran President Reina signed a declaration of intent to develop an interoceanic corridor linking the Port of Corinto on Nicaragua's Pacific coast with the Port of Cortes in Honduras.
		The Government of Nicaragua is negotiating with the Governments of Taiwan and the Netherlands for funding to dredge and improve the port.
	nicaragua.usembassy.gov /wwwhe39.html (2948 words)

	g5nic.html
		From 1983 to 1987, the contras sought to destabilize Nicaragua agriculture by damaging agriclture machinnery,destroying crop storage sheds,and intimidating from workers.
		Nicaragua is govern by the president.People elect the president and the vice president to five-year terms.The President is able to make day-to-day trustes for the people,the president also appoints a Cabinet to help them out.
		Nicaragua has a number of political parties,whichof ten-form alliances.One of the most powerful individual parties is the Sandinista National Liberation Front {FSLN}commonly called the Sandinista.The Supreme Court og Justice is Nicaragua's highest court.It has 12judges,that are elected by the National Assembly to seven-year terms.
	clague.aaps.k12.mi.us /web/lam/g5nic.html (2014 words)

	Timeline Nicaragua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		1610 Leon, Nicaragua, was buried by the Mombotombo volcano.
		1971 Managua, Nicaragua, was struck by a polio epidemic.
		In Nicaragua the deaths reached 4,000, in Guatemala it was157, and in El Salvador it was 222.
	www.bonus.com /contour/timelines_history/http@@/timelines.ws/countries/NICARAGUA.HTML (5669 words)

	Princess Cruises : Ports of Call : Puerto Corinto, Nicaragua
		Nicaragua is the largest nation in Central America, with stunning landscapes, vast cultural treasures, and an intriguing history.
		Nicaragua has something for even the most seasoned traveler—from touring the capital of Managua to strolling the cobblestone streets of colonial Granada on Lake Nicaragua or exploring one of the country's volcanoes.
		Capital of Nicaragua, this city is spread across the southern shore of a huge lake of the same name.
	www.princess.com /ports/PC6_T.html (223 words)

	Maps of Nicaragua 1965-1987
		Mapa de Nicaragua, escala 1:1 000 000 : con text en castellano, inglés y alemán = Map of Nicaragua, scale 1:1 000 000 : with text in Spanish, English, and German = Landkarte von Nicaragua, Massstab 1:1 000 000 : mit Text in spanisch, englisch und deutsch / Instituto Geográfico Nacional.
		Nicaragua poblacion: densidad de poblacion, urbana y rural = Nicaragua population: density of population, urban and rural / Ejecutado por AID Resources Inventory Center, Corps of Engineers.
		Nicaragua population: density of population, urban and rural.
	www.lib.berkeley.edu /EART/nicaragua.html (5644 words)

	Peace Corps Online \| May 20, 2003 - Personal Web Page: I traveled to Nicaragua with another Peace Corps Volunteer, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Because of the Sandanista/Contra conflict in Nicaragua, Peace Corps Volunteers were not permitted to enter Nicaragua.
		Peace Corps Volunteers were allowed to travel to Nicaragua.
		I traveled to Nicaragua with another Peace Corps Volunteer, Frank Iannone, to watch the eclipse from the coastal town of Corinto.
	peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/467/2013658.html (586 words)

	Nicaragua
		Nicaragua is mountainous in the west, with fertile valleys.
		Nicaragua, which derives its name from the chief of the area's leading Indian tribe at the time of the Spanish Conquest, was first settled by the Spanish in 1522.
		For the next century, Nicaragua's politics were dominated by the competition for power between the Liberals, who were centered in the city of León, and the Conservatives, centered in Granada.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107839.html (966 words)

	Calvin Coolidge, "Intervention in Nicaragua"
		It is well known that in 1912 the United States intervened in Nicaragua with a large force and put down a revolution, and that from that time to 1925 a legation guard of American Marines was, with the consent of the Nicaragua government, kept in Managua to protect American lives and property.
		The United States was not a party to this treaty, but it was made in Washington under the auspices of the secretary of state, and this government has felt a moral obligation to apply its principles in order to encourage the Central American states in their efforts to prevent revolution and disorder.
		The treaty, it may be noted in passing, was signed on behalf of Nicaragua by Emiliano Chamorro himself, who afterwards assumed the presidency in violation thereof and thereby contributed to the creation of the present difficulty.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /acad/intrel/cc101.htm (1934 words)

	corinto1
		Estando en Nicaragua vuelve a arreglarse con su "garza morena" y de nuevo a decepcionarse.
		En su viaje de regreso a Nicaragua se embarca de Santander a Panamá, y luego arriba en Corinto a las 2 y 40 minutos de la tarde del 5 de enero de 1893, en el vapor "N.A. Acapulco".
		Y en León de Nicaragua, su ciudad adoptiva, a las 10 y 18 minutos de la mañana, del 6 de febrero de 1916, el enorme bardo hizo su entrada en la inmortalidad.
	www.manfut.org /chinandega/corinto.html (5323 words)

	Entrando a otro mundo! - Granada - Nicaragua - Viajeros.com
		Granada es una ciudad lindísima, situada en la parte central del país, a solo 45 kilómetros de Managua, a la par del lago de Nicaragua (que por cierto es inmenso) con clima exquisito, y un sol relajante.
		Granada es una ciudad muy bonita, con muchos turistas (la mayoría europeos), hay muchas cosas que hacer y ver, así que la recomiendo.
		Hotel en Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, estilo campestre con 7 habitaciones.
	www.viajeros.com /modules.php?name=Diarios&op=mostrar_diario&did=281&foto_grande=nicaragua_granada_281_1.jpg&history_back=-1 (532 words)

	Credit Union World
		Yet in Nicaragua, out of hopelessness comes hope...fueled by the human spirit, a willingness to accept change and the determination to make tomorrow better for future generations.
		A Brief History of Nicaragua's Credit Unions To understand the importance of the Rural Credit Union Project, one must understand the history of the Nicaraguan movement.
		The branding strategy and Model Credit Union approach of the WOCCU Rural Credit Union Project is changing the image of Nicaragua's credit unions, helping to improve members' trust and confidence in their credit unions.
	www.woccu.org /pubs/cu_world/article.php?article_id=235 (826 words)

	Entrando a otro mundo! - Granada - Nicaragua - Viajeros.com
		Casa de Huespedes en Managua, Nicaragua, a sólo 10 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional y Terminal de Buses, desde us$20/dia.
		El Volcán Masaya está ubicado en Nicaragua, a sólo 23 kilómetros de la capital, entre las ciudades de Managua y Masaya.
		Página oficial de turismo en Nicaragua, con guías de viaje, información cultural y guía de servicios para el viajero.
	www.viajeros.com /modules.php?name=Diarios&op=mostrar_diario&did=281&foto_grande=nicaragua_granada_281_4.jpg&history_back=-1 (577 words)

	Corinto, Nicaragua Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
		Corinto, Nicaragua Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
		Corinto in Leon Province is a fairly exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf Works best in offshore winds from the northeast.
		At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Corinto, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams.
	www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/Corinto.shtml (163 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		PORTLAND - The Portland Central American community and the Portland-Corinto Sister City Association will hold a press conference today to ask the people of Portland and Oregon to join national and local relief organizations in efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Mitch in Central America.
		The Portland-Corinto Sister City Association is joining with Mercy Ship International and Mercy Corps to send a $1 million shipment of medical supplies to Corinto, Nicaragua.
		The sister city association is asking for monetary donations to help pay for the cost of medical supplies and the fuel to send the Mercy Ship to Nicaragua.
	www.ci.portland.or.us /mayor/press/Corinto2.htm (201 words)

	El Realejo, Chinandega Nicaragua
		Corinto vino a ser a través de El Realejo.
		En 1979, su barco regresó a Nicaragua y ancló para siempre en el cementerio de barcos, cerca del muelle.
		Pero resulta que Corinto, por ser una isla, no tiene terreno apto para un cementerio, pues el agua está a pocos metros de profundidad y, además, de vez en cuando sufre inundaciones.
	www.manfut.org /chinandega/realejo.html (5035 words)

	Leksikon for det 21. århundrede
		Kommandoenhed henretter Nicaraguas tidligere diktator, Anastasio Somoza i hans eksil Paragaua.
		Kontraer trænet og udstyret af CIA sprænger broer i luften i sandinisternes Nicaragua
		Tusinder demonstrerer i Masaya mod værnepligten i Nicaragua.
	www.leksikon.org /jubilee_like.php?n=3026 (436 words)

	U.S. Navy - A Brief History of Cruisers
		An International Ice Patrol was established in 1914 and the responsibility of the United States assumed by the Coast Guard.
		He deployed them to take control of the railway from Corinto through Managua to Granada, which was, in effect, the artery of the revolution.
		25, 1922 — USS Galveston (CL 19) landed her marine detachment at Corinto, Nicaragua, to reinforce the Managua legation guard during a period of political tension.
	www.navy.mil /navydata/ships/cruisers/history/cghist3.html (960 words)

	Haiti - List of Expeditions 1901-1929
		While Honduras and Nicaragua were at war in 1907, the U.S.S. Marietta was sent by the Navy Department to protect American interests along the eastern coast of Central America.
		A force of marines was held at Corinto ready to land should circumstances require it.
		General Luis Mena, Minister of War under President Alfonso Diaz, and a disappointed aspirant for the presidency of Nicaragua, on 29 July, 1912, attempted to seize Managua, the capital of the Republic, and by a coup d’etat to possess himself of the executive power.
	www.history.navy.mil /library/online/haiti_list_exp.htm (10213 words)

	Ollie North Visit a Reminder of Lies, Scandal under Reagan
		Throughout the '80s, constant attacks by U.S.-funded Contra forces based in Honduras shattered Nicaragua's economy and led to over 30,000 deaths (in a country with a population smaller than Wisconsin's).
		It was the downing of Wisconsin native Eugene Hasenfus' plane in Nicaragua that led to the unraveling of the Iran-Contra web of deceit.
		Educator Donna Vukelich, a Madison native, spent the greater part of the 1980s in Nicaragua, where she reported on the effects of U.S. policy and worked for several nongovernmental organizations providing assistance to women and children.
	www.commondreams.org /cgi-bin/print.cgi?file=/views04/0113-03.htm (1013 words)

	Volpe Center: Volpe Center Highlights
		The navigational capabilities of ports in Honduras and Nicaragua were ravaged by Hurricane Mitch in November 1998.
		In response, the DOT initiated a humanitarian program to install advanced navigation systems at the three maritime ports that suffered the most damage, that is, to "build back better" their navigational capabilities.
		Henry Wychorski of Volpe's Center for Navigation traveled to Corinto, Nicaragua, to ascertain the readiness of the DGPS transmitter for full operational use for the Port of Corinto.
	www.volpe.dot.gov /infosrc/highlts/02/janfeb/d_mobility.html (430 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Reactivation and Nicaragua The United States greatly decreased its military strength after World War I, and the 11th Regiment was one of the casualties of this decision.
		Finally, sufficient American forces were to stay in Nicaragua to enforce the provisions of this agreement and to supervise the elections of 1928 and of succeeding years.
		Those from Charleston arrived at Corinto aboard the USS BRIDGE on 30 March, and the Marines from Norfolk arrived at Corinto on 31 March aboard the USS OGLALA.
	www.au.af.mil /au/awc/awcgate/usmchist/11thmar.txt (18228 words)

	Journal Page 28b
		USS New Jersey is now 160 Nautical Miles Southwest of Puerto Corinto, Nicaragua, the principal port of entry on the Pacific coast for this Central American nation.
		However, numerous high volcanic peaks are visible for a considerable distance seaward, and are excellent landmarks when not obscured by cloud cover.
		Volcan Viejo, the highest peak in Nicaragua, rises to a height of 5,668 Feet, about 18 miles Northeast of Puerto Corinto.
	www.ussnewjersey.com /voyl_28b.htm (785 words)

	U.S. Mining Nicaragua's Harbors (February-March 1984)
		The Government of Nicaragua reiterates its readiness to continue to struggle for peace in the Central American area and again appeals to the international community to provide Nicaragua with the necessary technical and military means to defend itself against the State terrorism unleashed by the United States Government.
		The Government of Nicaragua confirms once again its readiness to continue to struggle for peace in the Central American region and reiterates its appeal to the international community to provide Nicaragua with the necessary technical and military means to defend itself from the State terrorism unleashed by the United States Government.
		At the same time, the Government of Nicaragua holds the Government of Honduras responsible for the tragic consequences that could arise out of its irresponsible and thoughtless attitude, which not only affects Nicaragua but is proving to have dangerous consequences for the merchant vessels of other Central American countries.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /jksonc/docs/US-mining-nicaragua-harbors.html (7321 words)

	U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua - United States Department of Agricultural (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Its US$500,000 program in Nicaragua has included the completion of a report and recommendations on vulnerability assessment, risk management, early warning systems, emergency operations and community preparedness for the National Emergency Operations Center, and the Civil Defense authorities.
		The EPA’s principal focus in Nicaragua has been on providing safe drinking water through its Microbiologically Safe Drinking Water for Children's Health Initiative, which was initially piloted in El Salvador, shortly before Hurricane Mitch.
		DOT experts arrived in Nicaragua in late 1998 following hurricane Mitch to evaluate damages to Nicaragua’s port and transportation infrastructure.
	usembassy.state.gov /managua/wwwhuma.html (534 words)

	Alex Cox - WEBSITE
		You won't hear much about it any more, but Liverpool is twinned with a city in Nicaragua: Corinto, that country's main Pacific port.
		The Nicaraguan fight only lasted till 1990, at which point the tiny, beaten-up nation caved in, and the voters elected a series of corrupt, right-wing presidents, of which they knew the US would approve.
		But from 1979 till 1990, Nicaragua had a left-wing government - the FSLN - which had come to power via a popular revolution.
	www.alexcox.com /ed_current.htm (1640 words)

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