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Corsica: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 183 km.

approximate north–south length

183 km = 183,000 m. A kilometer contains 1,000 meters.

A mountainous Mediterranean island, measured here from north to south.

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Corsica, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A mountainous Mediterranean island, measured here from north to south. Displayed dimension: approximate north–south length.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Interpreted north-up map view. The scale refers to Corsica's approximate north–south length; terrain and vegetation are illustrative.