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Bonifacio: Southernmost French Commune
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- Location and Geography
- Located in southern Corsica, directly on Mediterranean Sea
- Situated on best southern coast harbour with maximum 3.5m draught
- Bordered by Figari and Porto-Vecchio cantons, 75km coastline
- Part of international Bouches de Bonifacio marine park since 1993
- Historical Development
- Founded in 828 by Boniface II as fortress and naval base
- Named after Boniface II, who led successful African expedition
- Contains two prehistoric sites: Araguina-Sennola cave shelter and Vasculacciu tomb
- Only Roman record of southernmost Corsica is from Ptolemy's Marianum
- Modern Features
- Split into Old Town (Haute Ville) and Marine sections
- Citadel built in 9th century, now museum
- Mediterranean climate with average annual temperature 16.8°C
- Popular tourist destination with beaches and Figari airport
- Served by daily ferry service to Sardinia