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Corsica, a region of France, was ruled over the centuries by the Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Goths and Saracens. It was eventually sold to France by the Genoese.
Located in the western Mediterranean, just to the north of Sardinia, it's 160 km (99 miles) southeast of Nice, France, and 82 km (51 miles) west of Tuscany, Italy.
Famous for its independent spirit, rugged beauty, olive oil, wine and citrus fruit, Corsica was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Its major industry is tourism, with many visitors arriving by ferry.
The Corsica pages are currently being revised, but you can find additional information about the history of the island here.
Quick Facts and Figures Official Name Corsica
Capital City Ajaccio (population, 55,000)
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Languages French (official), but a large number of Corsicans speak Corsican, or (Corsu)
Latitude/Longitude 41° 55'N, 8° 44'E
Currency
the Euro, details here
Religions Catholic, Protestant, others
Population 246,000
Land Area 8,682 sq km (3,352 sq miles)
Landforms Corsica is referred to as the Mountain in the Sea. Its highest point is Monte Cintu at 8,888 ft. (2710m).
This mountainous island has twenty peaks over 2000m, and an average altitude of 560m.
Corsica has the highest mountains and the most rivers (small streams) of any Mediterranean island.
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photo of Corsica provided by NASA Maps Corsica Outline Map here
Corsica/Sardinia Map here
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France Map CIA version here
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Corsica Ferry Service here
Corsica Go-To web site here!
Corsica web site here!
Climate The weather is Mediterranean warm and most days are sunny, but winters can be cold and there's generally snow on the highest peaks through May.
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