Corsican Republic (Independent Corsica)

The Corsican Republic is a small island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its natural beauty and independent culture. It is surrounded via maritime borders by Sardinia to the south; Italy to the east; and France to the north. After independence in the 1700s, Corsica has been able to fight off invasions by many outside powers and has become a leading figure of the non-aligned movement. Its economy has grown exponentially, based on tourism and foodstuffs. Corsica is a member of the European Union and NATO. Due to the rising numbers of refugees, Corsica is becoming a troubled place with violence between the Muslims and Catholics. Various nationalist politicians have come and gone, but they are currently at their peak.

History
In 1755, Pasquale Paoli declared Corsica an independent republic, free from Genoese tyranny. Almost immediately, seeing the potential as a naval base, powers in Europe began to fight for Corsica. France and Genoa both started talks with Paoli, now Prime Minister, that would lead to an annexation of Corsica eventually. Paoli, a keen thinker, saw this and ended all talks with any other nations. He secured alliances with Britain and Venice by 1767, France and Genoa's two biggest enemies. France and Genoa were forced into alliance.

This would lead to near-war. In 1769, when France thought the others had forgotten, it invaded Corsica. Genoa quickly followed suit, but when Britain threatened France, it backed down. However, Genoa did not. The objective for Genoa quickly became defending themselves from the powerful Venetian Navy. Most of Europe stopped to watch, including the Ottomans, as the two largest navies in the Mediterranean are battling it out over an island's independence.

After a decade of war, the Treaty of Bastia was signed. Genoa and Venice would unite in a Venice-led Personal Union, known as Padania. Padania would set the stage for modern-day Italy.

Napoleonic Wars
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The Age of Revolution
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World War I and II
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