Corsica is an island in the western Mediterranean, just 14 km (9 miles) north of Sardinia. It's 160 km (99 miles) southeast of Nice, France and 82 km (51 miles) west of Tuscany, Italy. It is on the same latitude as Rome

Corsica is often 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.

Famous for its independent spirit and rugged beauty, Corsica was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and is a department of France.

Latitude/Longitude 41° 55'N, 8° 44'E
Land Area 8,682 sq km (3,352 sq miles)
Population 246,000

Corsica is home to one of Europe's finest (and toughest) multi-day walks, the GR20.