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Ajaccio
Ajaccio is the capital of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, home to 71,000 people (2019). It is a sun-kissed tourist town with frequent visits by cruise ships. It has a boardwalk along its attractive coastline, with excellent restaurants and lots of Napoleon-related sites.
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Best time & quick facts
- Currency
- Language
- French
- Time zones
- UTC-1
- Power plugs
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Getting around
- Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Corsica, France · Population: 76K · Calling code: +33
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