CORSICA - LA CORSE

Corsica (Corse) is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica is considered one of the 26 régions of France. Although the island is separated from the continental mainland by the Ligurian Sea, politically Corsica is considered part of Metropolitan France. Corsica is famed as the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte.

The Flag of Corsica was adopted by General of the Nation, Pasquale di Paoli in 1755 and was based on a traditional flag used previously. It portrays a Moor's head in black wearing a white bandana above his eyes on a white background. Previously, the bandana covered his eyes; Paoli wanted the bandana moved to above the eyes to symbolise the liberation of the Corsican people.