The Pond of Biguglia on this island is a birdwatching hotbed, and its Golo River contains the Spelunca Gorge. Its main resort city was formerly known as the "Salt City" and now calls itself the "Pearl of the South." Among its other areas are the city of Monticello, which claims to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus' mother, and the Balagne. The highest point on this mountainous island is Monte Cinto and its largest cities are Bastia and the capital, Ajaccio. For ten points, identify this French possession in the Mediterranean, just north
The Pond of Biguglia on this island is a birdwatching hotbed, and its Golo River contains the Spelunca Gorge. Its main resort city was formerly known as the "Salt City" and now calls itself the "Pearl of the South." Among its other areas are the city of Monticello, which claims to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus' mother, and the Balagne. The highest point on this mountainous island is Monte Cinto and its largest cities are Bastia and the capital, Ajaccio. For ten points, identify this French possession in the Mediterranean, just north of Sardinia, whose most famous native son is Napoleon.
The Pond of Biguglia on this island is a birdwatching hotbed, and its Golo River contains the Spelunca Gorge.
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