e Italian island of Sardinia to the immediate south. A single chain of mountains makes up two-thirds of the island.
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            While being part of Metropolitan France, Corsica is also designated as a territorial collectivity (collectivit√© territoriale) by law. As a territorial collectivity, Corsica enjoys a greater degree of autonomy than other French regions; for example, the Corsican Assembly is able to exercise limited executive powers.
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