corsica

• Nombre propio que designa una isla del mar Mediterráneo que, junto con sus islotes adyacentes, forma una región de Francia; también conocida como lugar de nacimiento de Napoleón Bonaparte.

A proper noun referring to an island in the Mediterranean Sea that, together with adjacent islets, constitutes a region of France; it is also known as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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1. Mediterranean islandB1formal

   An island located in the Mediterranean Sea, forming a territorial collectivity of France.

   Córcega

   • Corsica is known for its beautiful beaches and mountainous interior.
   • Many tourists visit Corsica for its unique culture and cuisine.
   • The island of Corsica lies west of Italy and north of Sardinia.

2. French administrative regionB1formal

   A region of France that encompasses the island of Corsica and its adjacent islets, famous as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

   Córcega (región administrativa francesa)

   • Corsica became a French region in 1970.
   • Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, in 1769.
   • The regional government of Corsica has its own assembly.