Ajaccio

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Ajaccio?Approximately 70,000 inhabitants within the commune
2. What is the capital of Ajaccio?Capital of Corsica and prefecture of the Corse-du-Sud department
3. What language do people speak in Ajaccio?French (official), Corsican (regional language)
4. When was Ajaccio built?Genoese citadel established in 1492
5. What is Ajaccio known for?Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte; major administrative, economic, and cultural center of Corsica
6. Why is Ajaccio a good place for tourists?It has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, beautiful beaches, historic sites like the Maison Bonaparte, and a natural harbor that makes it a popular spot for visitors.

Collectivité territoriale de Corse: The governing body of Corsica, granting it a degree of autonomy within France.
Prefecture: The administrative center of a French department, responsible for implementing national policies locally.
Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.