AJACCIO

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AJACCIO, or AJAZZO, the capital of Corsica, contains 6570 inhabitants. It has a harbor, protected by a citadel, lying to the north of the gulf of the same name, on the western coast of the island, at the confluence of the rivers Terignano and Restonico. The entrance into the harbor is rendered unsafe by projecting rocks. A. is the birthplace of Napoleon, his brothers and sisters. It is the handsomest city of Corsica, and the seat of a bishop. In the commercial world, it is famous for its coral and anchovy fishe ries; less so, in the learned world, for its academy. Lon. 8° 44'E.; lat. 41° 59> N.