From the New York Times, enjoy:

Today is the 65th birthday of the freedom of Corsica during the 2nd World War. Corsican are quite proud to have been one of the earliest part of France liberated.

Corsica Travel Guide

Very nice guide edited by Lonely Planet on Corsica:

4th Edition / April 2007
304 pages / 49 maps
Written by Jean-Bernard Carillet and Miles Roddis

* Interviews with locals
* DINE OUT with the best places to sample Corsican cuisine
* Day-by-day coverage of walking the entire GR20 and other stunning hikes
* Insider tips on driving routes, activities for kids and the best diving, cycling and horse-riding spots
* Best accommodation and restaurants

Corsica Travel Guide

• Surface area: 3351 Square miles (4th mediterranean island in terms of surface, after Sicily, Sardinia, and Cyprus)
• Biggest mountain: Monte Cinto (8891 feet)
• Inhabitants: 250,000
• Tourists: around 1,500,000 during summer
• 620 miles of coast around the island, 75 miles are protected
• 90% of the rivers are free from pollution