CORFU, the capital of the island, and of the canton of that name, in the Mediterranean; the Coreyra of the ancient Greeks. It is situated on the eastern coast of the island, on a promontory, to the north of which is the bay of Corfu. It is strongly fortified both towards the sea and the land. The houses are not lofty; only the principal streets are paved; and, as a whole, it is by no means a well built city. It contains a cathedral and four churches for Catholics, and thirty-six churches and chapels for those
of the Greek communion. The inhabitants amount to 15,600, besides the garrison. The harbour is safe for shipping, and has from twelve to fourteen fathoms of depth. A naval arsenal has been established, and the fortifications much strengthened by the English. Long. 19. 6. E. Lat. 39. 40. N.