Bay islands
a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, N of Honduras.
Historical Examples
The Bay Islands were recognized as part of the republic of Honduras in 1859.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 Various
The Bay Islands have a good soil, a fine climate and an advantageous position.
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The people of the Bay Islands can be ingrafted on your Republic only by wise concessions properly made.
By-Ways of War James Jeffrey Roche
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