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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 |
Map of the
area
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