Corsican

There are 170,000 Corsican speakers on the island, although not all of them are fluent. Corsica has a history More Language information... Although French is the official language of Corsica, a large number of the population speak Corsican. Corsican is now taught to Primary aged children throughout the country. A spot of Culture Music & Dance: Food & Drink: Famed for it's production of honey, with many specialised varieties being available throughout the island. Corsican food and drink is typically Mediterranean with an abundance of cheese, meat and fruit and vegetables of the season. Bruccini is a traditional Corsican delicacy; goats cheese, served with brandy at the end of a stewed boar meal. Charcuterie is a major contributor to a Corsican's diet, which gets its distinctive flavour from the acorn and chestnut diet of the island's 45,000 odd free-ranging pigs. Places to visit: Corsica has a host of archeological and artistic attractions to visit. Visit Ajaccio, the largest Corsican town, a lively area in parts with several museums which are well worth a visit. Other towns worth visiting are Bastia, Bonifacio, Corte and Cap Corse.