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Corsica is geographically classified as the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Answer: False
The source material identifies Corsica as the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Monte Cinto, the highest peak in Corsica, attains an elevation of 2,706 meters.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Monte Cinto, Corsica's highest peak, reaches an elevation of 2,706 meters (8,878 feet).
Corsica's coastline extends approximately 620 miles, encompassing over 200 beaches.
Answer: True
The source states that Corsica boasts a coastline of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), featuring over 200 beaches.
The Strait of Bonifacio, which demarcates Corsica from Sardinia, measures 56 miles at its narrowest extent.
Answer: False
The source specifies that the Strait of Bonifacio is 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) wide at its narrowest point, not 56 miles.
Corsica's coastal regions characteristically exhibit a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb).
Answer: False
According to the Köppen climate classification, Corsica's coastal regions typically experience a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa), while Csb is more common further inland.
Corsica's western geological composition is predominantly schists, whereas its eastern side features a granite backbone.
Answer: False
The source states that Corsica's western side is primarily composed of a granite backbone, and the eastern side consists of schists, which is the inverse of the statement.
The average annual sunshine recorded in Sari-Solenzara, Corsica, exceeds 2,700 hours.
Answer: True
The source indicates that the station of Sari-Solenzara recorded an average of 2,715 hours of sunshine annually between 2008 and 2016.
Corsica is geographically recognized as the fourth-largest island within which specific sea?
Answer: The Mediterranean Sea
The source identifies Corsica as the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the precise elevation of Monte Cinto, which stands as Corsica's highest peak?
Answer: 2,706 meters (8,878 feet)
The source specifies that Monte Cinto, Corsica's highest peak, reaches an elevation of 2,706 meters (8,878 feet).
At its most constricted point, what is the width of the Strait of Bonifacio, which divides Corsica from Sardinia?
Answer: 11 kilometers (6.8 miles)
The source states that the Strait of Bonifacio, separating Corsica from Sardinia, is 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) wide at its narrowest point.
Among the Köppen climate classifications, which is characteristic of Corsica's coastal regions?
Answer: Hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa)
The source indicates that Corsica's coastal regions typically experience a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa) according to the Köppen classification.
The Parc Naturel Régional de Corse, founded in 1972, successfully facilitated the reintroduction of the Corsican red deer to the island.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse was established in 1972 and successfully reintroduced the Corsican red deer, an endangered subspecies, to the island.
The Sardinian dhole and Corsican giant shrew exemplify endemic mammals that persisted in Corsica until modern times.
Answer: False
The source indicates that endemic mammals like the Corsican giant shrew and Sardinian pika (related to dhole) survived until historic times, but not necessarily modern times, as many native fauna went extinct due to introductions and human activity.
The European hedgehog was among the earliest animal species introduced to Corsica during the Roman period.
Answer: False
The source identifies the European hedgehog as one of the earliest animal species introduced to Corsica, appearing during the middle and late Neolithic periods, not the Roman period.
The Corsican fire salamander is an endemic species indigenous to the coastal zones of Corsica.
Answer: False
The source specifies that the Corsican fire salamander is an endemic species found in the upper mountain ranges of Corsica, not its coastal zones.
The Parc Naturel Régional de Corse was founded in what year, with the mandate to conserve rare animal and plant species?
Answer: 1972
The source states that the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse was established in 1972 to protect rare animal and plant species.
What was the ecological consequence of the two primary waves of animal introductions on Corsica's indigenous fauna?
Answer: They contributed to the extinction of much of the island's native fauna.
The source indicates that the two main waves of animal introductions, combined with human activities, contributed to the extinction of much of Corsica's native fauna.
Among the following, which animal was one of the earliest species introduced to Corsica during the Neolithic period?
Answer: European hedgehog
The source identifies the European hedgehog as one of the earliest animal species introduced to Corsica during the middle and late Neolithic periods.
Permanent human presence in Corsica is documented as dating back to the Roman period.
Answer: False
The source indicates that permanent human presence in Corsica is documented from the Neolithic period, specifically the 6th millennium BC, predating the Roman period.
During the Roman period, Corsica was administratively segmented into 'pievi', which persisted as fundamental units until 1768.
Answer: False
The source specifies that Corsica was divided into 'pagi' during the Roman period, which later evolved into 'pievi' in the Middle Ages, serving as administrative units until 1768.
The Battle of Meloria in 1284 signified the conclusion of Genoese rule and the commencement of Pisan influence in Corsica.
Answer: False
The source clarifies that the Battle of Meloria in 1284 marked the end of Pisan rule and the beginning of Genoese influence in Corsica, not the other way around.
The Genoese introduced the olive tree extensively in Corsica, which substantially enhanced the population's diet.
Answer: False
The source indicates that the Genoese introduced the chestnut tree on a large scale to Corsica, which significantly improved the population's diet, not the olive tree.
From which historical period is permanent human presence in Corsica definitively documented?
Answer: The Neolithic period (6th millennium BC)
The source documents permanent human presence in Corsica from the Neolithic period, specifically the 6th millennium BC.
During the Middle Ages, what were the fundamental administrative units of Corsica, which developed from 'pagi'?
Answer: Pievi
The source states that during the Middle Ages, the 'pagi' evolved into 'pievi', which served as the basic administrative units of Corsica until 1768.
Following its 11th-century collaboration with Genoa to repel an Arab invasion, which maritime republic established significant influence in Corsica?
Answer: The Republic of Pisa
The source indicates that after collaborating with Genoa to liberate Corsica from Arab invasion in the 11th century, the island came under the significant influence of the Republic of Pisa.
What consequence arose from Pisa's defeat in the Battle of Meloria in 1284?
Answer: It marked the beginning of Genoese influence in Corsica.
The source states that Pisa's crushing defeat in the Battle of Meloria in 1284 marked the end of Pisan rule and the beginning of Genoese influence in Corsica.
To substantially enhance the Corsican population's diet, what agricultural product did the Genoese introduce on a large scale?
Answer: The chestnut tree
The source indicates that the Genoese introduced the chestnut tree on a large scale to Corsica, which significantly improved the population's diet.
Corsica was governed by the Republic of Genoa for more than four centuries prior to its annexation by France.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Corsica was under Genoese rule from 1284 until 1755, a period exceeding 400 years, before its annexation by France.
Napoleon Bonaparte's birth in Ajaccio in 1769 coincided with France's annexation of Corsica.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio in 1769, which was the same year France formally annexed the island.
The Corsican Revolution for independence from Genoa commenced in 1755, culminating in the proclamation of an independent republic.
Answer: False
The source states that the Corsican Revolution for independence from Genoa began in 1729, with the independent republic being proclaimed in 1755 after 26 years of struggle.
The Anglo-Corsican Kingdom, established in 1794, endured until 1800 with uninterrupted British support.
Answer: False
The source indicates that the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom was established in 1794, but the British withdrew in 1796 after Spain entered the war, meaning support was not continuous until 1800.
In 1755, Corsica seceded from which republic to establish itself as a self-proclaimed, Italian-speaking republic?
Answer: The Republic of Genoa
The source states that Corsica seceded from the Republic of Genoa in 1755 to become a self-proclaimed, Italian-speaking republic.
What year marks the birth of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ajaccio, a year that also saw France's annexation of Corsica?
Answer: 1769
The source confirms that Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio in 1769, the same year France annexed Corsica.
Who assumed leadership of the independent Corsican Republic, declared in 1755 following a 26-year struggle?
Answer: Pasquale Paoli
The source identifies Pasquale Paoli as the leader of the independent Corsican Republic proclaimed in 1755, after 26 years of struggle for independence from Genoa.
In what year was the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom founded, with British forces assisting in Corsica's liberation from French governance?
Answer: 1794
The source states that the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom was established in 1794, with British forces helping to free Corsica from French rule.
As of January 1, 2018, Corsica is administratively structured into two departments: Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud.
Answer: False
The source indicates that on January 1, 2018, the two historical departments, Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud, were merged to form a single territorial collectivity.
Notwithstanding its status as Napoleon's birthplace, Corsica experienced significant neglect from his government and subsequent French administrations.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Corsica was largely neglected by Napoleon's government, and this neglect persisted through later French administrations, leaving the island in a primitive state.
The code of vendetta in 19th-century Corsica represented an infrequent social practice, resulting in minimal violent occurrences.
Answer: False
The source explicitly states that the code of vendetta was prevalent in 19th-century Corsica, leading to a high rate of violence with over 4,300 murders recorded between 1821 and 1852.
Corsica held the distinction of being the last French Department liberated during World War II.
Answer: False
The source clearly states that Corsica was the first French Department to be liberated during World War II, following the Italian armistice in September 1943.
Opération Corse in May 1958 entailed the occupation of Corsica by French military forces from Algeria, thereby contributing to the dissolution of the French Fourth Republic.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Opération Corse involved the French military command in Algeria occupying Corsica on May 24, 1958, and that this event contributed to the collapse of the French Fourth Republic.
In 1982, legislation conferred upon Corsica the designation of a 'territorial collectivity', thereby vesting the Corsican Assembly with executive authority.
Answer: True
The source confirms that a law passed on March 2, 1982, granted Corsica the status of a 'territorial collectivity' and provided the Corsican Assembly with executive powers.
Which city serves as the regional capital of Corsica?
Answer: Ajaccio
The source explicitly states that Ajaccio is the regional capital of Corsica.
Which social custom, mandating lethal retribution for perceived affronts, was widespread in 19th-century Corsica?
Answer: The code of vendetta
The source identifies the code of vendetta as a prevalent social practice in 19th-century Corsica, requiring deadly revenge for offenses against family honor.
Corsica achieved liberation as the first French Department during World War II subsequent to which pivotal event?
Answer: The Italian armistice in September 1943
The source states that Corsica became the first French Department to be liberated during World War II following the Italian armistice in September 1943.
What was the designation of the military operation in May 1958 during which the French military command in Algeria occupied Corsica?
Answer: Opération Corse
The source identifies the action in May 1958, where the French military command in Algeria occupied Corsica, as Opération Corse.
On March 2, 1982, what administrative modification in Corsica conferred executive powers upon the Corsican Assembly?
Answer: It was granted the status of a 'territorial collectivity'.
The source states that on March 2, 1982, a law granted Corsica the status of a 'territorial collectivity,' which provided the Corsican Assembly with executive powers.
Which environmental crisis in 1972 underscored Corsican discontent with the French government?
Answer: The dumping of toxic waste by an Italian company off the coast.
The source identifies the dumping of toxic waste by the Italian company Montedison off the Corsican coast in 1972 as the incident that highlighted Corsican dissatisfaction with the French government.
The estimated population of Corsica in early 2024 positions it as the most populated region of France.
Answer: False
According to the source, Corsica's estimated population in early 2024 makes it the third-least populated region of France.
The Corsican language is a Romance language closely related to French and is widely spoken by the majority of the island's population.
Answer: False
The source clarifies that Corsican is an Italo-Dalmatian language, not closely related to French, and is spoken natively by only an estimated 10% of the population, being under significant pressure from French.
In 1740, the population of Corsica was approximately 250,000 inhabitants.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Corsica's population in 1740 was 120,379 inhabitants, not approximately 250,000.
According to the 2019 census, the majority of foreign immigrants residing in Corsica originated from Northern Europe.
Answer: False
The 2019 census data indicates that the majority of foreign immigrants in Corsica originated from the Maghreb and Southern Europe, not Northern Europe.
The Cismuntanu variety of the Corsican language, prevalent in the northeast, exhibits significant similarities to Tuscan dialects.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the Cismuntanu variety of Corsican, spoken in the northeast, is very similar to Tuscan dialects due to historical immigration.
Brocciu is a Corsican cheese akin to cheddar, produced from goat or sheep milk.
Answer: False
The source describes Brocciu as a Corsican cheese similar to ricotta, not cheddar, and it is made from goat or sheep milk.
The Tour de Corse rally event has maintained its status as a continuous round of the World Rally Championship since 1973.
Answer: False
The source indicates that the Tour de Corse was a round of the World Rally Championship from 1973 to 2008 and again since 2015, meaning it was not continuous since 1973.
In 2019, approximately 30% of Corsica's population comprised individuals born in Continental France.
Answer: True
According to the 2019 census, 29.9% of Corsica's inhabitants were born in Continental France, which is nearly 30%.
As of January 2024, Corsica ranks as the third-least populated region of France, following Mayotte and which other region?
Answer: French Guiana
The source indicates that as of January 2024, Corsica is the third-least populated region of France, after Mayotte and French Guiana.
Which language holds the status of official language in Corsica?
Answer: French
The source explicitly states that French is the official and most widely spoken language on Corsica.
What was the recorded population of Corsica in the year 1740?
Answer: 120,379
The source states that the population of Corsica in 1740 was 120,379 inhabitants.
Based on the 2019 census, what proportion of Corsica's residents were indigenous to the island?
Answer: 55.7%
The 2019 census data indicates that 55.7% of Corsica's inhabitants were born on the island.
Which specific variety of the Corsican language, spoken in the northeastern region, bears a strong resemblance to Tuscan dialects?
Answer: Cismuntanu
The source identifies Cismuntanu as the variety of the Corsican language spoken in the northeast that is very similar to Tuscan dialects.
Owing to 17th-century immigration, what distinctive language was historically spoken in the village of Cargèse?
Answer: Greek
The source states that Greek was traditionally spoken in the village of Cargèse due to its establishment by Greek immigrants in the 17th century.
Which Corsican cheese, widely consumed, is characterized as being similar to ricotta?
Answer: Brocciu
The source describes Brocciu as a widely used Corsican cheese that is similar to ricotta.
What notable attribute defines Corsican chestnut bread, a culinary outcome of extensive chestnut tree cultivation?
Answer: It can remain fresh for as long as two weeks.
The source highlights that Corsican chestnut bread is notable for its longevity, capable of remaining fresh for up to two weeks, making it a vital food source.
Among the individuals listed, who is NOT identified in the source as a notable singer from Corsica?
Answer: Edith Piaf
The source lists Alizée, Patrick Fiori, and Jean-Paul Poletti as notable singers from Corsica, but Edith Piaf is not mentioned.
What is the popular appellation for Corsica, which translates to 'The Isle of Beauty'?
Answer: L'Île de Beauté
The source states that Corsica is affectionately known as 'L'Île de Beauté,' which translates to 'The Isle of Beauty.'
Corsica's principal exports comprise tropical fruits and manufactured electronics.
Answer: False
The source lists Corsica's main exports as granite, marble, tannic acid, cork, cheese, wine, citrus fruit, olive oil, and cigarettes, with no mention of tropical fruits or manufactured electronics.
The Eastern Coast Railway in Corsica was permanently decommissioned subsequent to sustaining extensive damage during World War II.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the Eastern Coast Railway was heavily damaged during World War II and subsequently closed permanently.
EasyJet and Ryanair predominantly provide year-round connections to major European cities via Corsica's international airports.
Answer: False
The source indicates that EasyJet and Ryanair offer seasonal connections to various European cities, while Air Corsica and Air France are the primary airlines serving Corsica's international airports.
In 2021, what was the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded for Corsica?
Answer: 10 billion euros
The source states that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Corsica in 2021 was 10 billion euros.
What is the total length of Corsica's metre gauge railway network?
Answer: 144 miles (232 kilometers)
The source indicates that Corsica has 232 kilometers (144 miles) of metre gauge railway.
Which Corsican seaport is recognized as the busiest, having processed over 2.5 million passengers in 2012?
Answer: Bastia
The source identifies Bastia as Corsica's busiest seaport, handling over 2.5 million passengers in 2012.