The English have, however, a settlement in Honduras; and there is an
Indian state forming the eastern portion of Nicaragua, under the
government--if so it can be called--of a native king. His territory is
known as the Mosquito Country, from the name of the chief native tribe
over which he rules.
The climate is very similar to that of the West Indies. On the lower
lands a variety of tropical productions can be brought to perfection,
while in the high regions cereals of various sorts are abundantly
produced.