City: Corsica
Capital
and largest city: Ajaccio
Official languages: French
Demonym: Corsican
French region: French Republic
Government: Single territorial collectivity of France
• Presidential Head of State: Emmanuel Macron
• President of the Executive Council: Gilles Simeoni (Pè a Corsica party)
• President of the Corsican Assembly: Jean-Guy Talamoni
Legislature: Corsican Assembly
Single territorial collectivity• NOTRe law: 7 August 2015
• Introduction: 1 January 2018
Area• Total: 8,680 km (3,350 sq mi)
Population• 2017 census: 330,000
GDP (nominal): 2012 estimate
• Total: $11.43 billion
• Per capita: $35,712
Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)
Calling code: +33
Top Things to do in Corsica
What to do and see in Corsica, France: The Best Lookouts
August 1, 2021 Claudia Navarrete
Corsica is a laid-back French island, with a breezy vibe that’s part European weekend and part tropical honeymoon. The port city of Bastia flings its arms wide open to weary travelers disembarking from a long ferry trip. For a truly charming Corsican experience, catch a train through the mountains to the beach, passing by rustic villages and grazing cows along the way. Take a few hours or even a few weeks to explore the island’s famous walking trails, including the varsity-level GR 20.
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