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Corsica is an island belonging to France. The island is 170 km from France in the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica reaches more than 183 miles long and 83 kilometers wide. The island has to have their language, Corsican.

The island attracts tourists for its 200 beaches and its mountains. The highest mountain is Mount Cinto, over 2.706 meters high, and several mountain ranges that reach over 2,000 meters high.

The island also has many forests and several nature reserves. One of the most famous nature reserves in the interior of the island and is known as the Regional Natural Park of Corsica. Nino Lake is also among the nature of the island.

This island is the GR20, the Grand Tour 20, of 180 kilometers. This is one of the most popular trekking routes in Europe. The GR20 runs through the island, and is marked by signs and symbols red and white. Part of the route crosses the mountains, while the other hand guides the traveler to the small villages. The route passes through towns and cities like Calenzana, Carozzu, Castel de Vergio, Vizzavona, I Prati and Conca.

The plane gourmet island is a fusion of traditional cuisine of both France and Italy such as the pizzas, pastas, cured meats and cheeses from sheep.

The largest city of the island is Ajaccio. In the city stands the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769. Several streets, monuments and sculptures remind one of its most famous. This city also houses the Cathedral of Ajaccio, a sixteenth-century cathedral where Napoleon was baptized. Other tourist attractions are the Genoese towers, as Torra di Capu of UNEF, the Pirate Tower, dating from the XVI century, and Torra di Castelluchju. It is worth visiting the archipelago of Iles Sanguine, decorated with a lighthouse in 1870. The islands are located in the Gulf of Ajaccio.

Amami archipelago consists of eight islands in total of which Amami Oshima is the largest. Its name comes from the creator goddess Amamikiyo, believed to have descended on the shores of Kudaka-Jima, to build the seven sites sacred way.

Flora and fauna
Known by some as “The Galapagos Islands Japan, Amami Oshima has earned his nickname because of the incredible variety of flora and fauna that abounds in subtropical forests. Its clear waters and colorful coral reefs make it the ideal destination for diving.

If you enter the sea, you will see the unique varieties of fish and lobsters and all kinds of aquatic plants, even large quantities of mangroves.

On land, most of the island is covered by forests where many species of exotic birds, which attract the attention of thousands of amateur and professional photographers who visit every year Amami Oshima to take a snapshot. We can find also Amami rabbits and snakes Habu, two endangered species that occur rarely.

Folklore
Amami Oshima Island is also known for its peculiar folklore. Its songs abundant use of string and percussion instruments, and are usually happy, calling the dance.

During the summer the old calendar (mainly in August) there are successive events where the people sing and dance to your music distinctive native to worship the gods of the sea.

Gastronomy
The local foods that are far from typical Japanese recipes, ingredients are allowed between the presences of fruits like mango, thanks to the tropical climate of the area.

They especially poultry recipes steamed with mushrooms, which are usually accompanied by a delicious liqueur that achieve based on sugar cane juice and rice.

Amami Park
Near Airport Amami, Amami Park is a theme park to appreciate the history, culture and nature of this island and the archipelago. Also presented are works by artists known and projected in high definition.

Within the Amami Park you can visit the Museum Tribute Isson Tanaka, displaying the works of this painter born in Tokyo and established on the island of Amami Oshima in his last years of life in which he learned to portray the natural landscapes that distinguish this territory.

Services & Amenities
For those looking for a beach destination, but they fear to be completely removed from civilization, Amami Oshima is an excellent choice: idyllic beaches offer all the services that any traveler needs, as well as restaurants and souvenir shops.

With over 700 square kilometers, the island has several towns where travelers can stay, including the most important city, the namesake Amami.