As I wrote earlier on, Corsica does possess its own language
Part of the ‘Romance’ languages, mainly spoken within families and villages and handed down throughout the centuries. Very close to dialects from central and southern Italy, musical and charming – it was finally recognised as a language in 1960. The noticeable variations, depending on where one is on the island, is also quite apparent. Traditionally oral, the development of the ‘written’ has gained considerable ground over time. In 2010, the Charter of the Corsican Language was signed, to increase the use and visibility in public stretch and social life, and through the ongoing efforts where schooling and courses are concerned, the desire to achieve bilingualism is the ultimate aim...
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