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What islands are there in France?

1, Corsica. Corsica, located in the middle of the Mediterranean, is the largest island in France and the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean. Corsica is 0/70km away from France, with an area of 8,680 square kilometers and a population of 330,000.

2. reunion island. Reunion Island (French: La Réunion) is a volcanic island in the Musklin Islands in the western Indian Ocean. It is one of the overseas provinces of France, located at 20.95438+088 S 55.63 E, and has a province under its jurisdiction, namely Reunion Province.

3. The melon droops. The official name of Guadeloupe, a French territory, is Guadeloupe province. Located in leeward islands, the eastern Caribbean, the geographical coordinates are 16. 15 north latitude and 6 1.35 west longitude, with an area of 1780 km2. The population is about 440,000.

4. Martinique. French overseas region, located in Les Islands (Koyasuji), the northernmost part of windward islands, has beautiful natural scenery, volcanoes and beaches, and is rich in plants such as sugarcane, palm trees, bananas and pineapples.

5. French Polynesia, also known as Tahiti. It is a Non-Self-Governing Territory of the United Nations, located in the southeast of the Pacific Ocean. It faces the Cook Islands across the sea to the west and the Lane Islands to the northwest. By society islands, Tuamotu Islands,? There are 1 18 islands, such as gambir islands, tubai islands and marquesas islands, and Tahiti island is the largest in society islands.

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Corsica has always been a paradise for outdoor sports lovers. There are endless open coastlines, picturesque rolling hills, sparkling harbors, dazzling coastal cities, beautiful beaches and rolling mountains. Crossing these layers of natural barriers, you will be surprised at what you see-a mysterious hilltop village.

Corsica is the hometown of Napoléon Bonaparte, the founder of the first French Empire. He is called "God of War" and "unstoppable army" by the world. The whole city of Ajaccio has his mark. Now, Napoleon's former residence is specially protected and becomes the famous museum of Ajax Napoleon. Streets and restaurants named after Napoleon can be seen everywhere. In the square of the city stands a group of statues of Napoleon and his brothers. ?