The island (Greek: Kerkyra) is the second largest of the Ionian Islands, covering an area of just under 650 km². It is the westernmost gateway of Greece at the entrance from the Ionian to the Adriatic Sea. Due to its exposed position, the island was a constant challenge to the Greeks, Romans, Illyrians, Ottomans and Venetians. It was not until Napoleon (1769-1821) that Venice lost its rule and Corfu became first French,...
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