#89 France

 Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica is one of the 26 régions of France, although strictly speaking Corsica is designated as a "territorial collectivity" by law. As a territorial collectivity, it enjoys greater powers than other French régions, but for the most part its status is quite similar. Corsica is referred to as a "région" in common speech, and is almost always listed among the other régions of France. Although the island is separated from the continental mainland by the Ligurian Sea and is closer to Italy than to the French mainland, politically Corsica is part of Metropolitan France. It was once briefly an independent Corsican Republic, until being incorporated into France in 1769.

Napoléon Bonaparte was born here; his ancestral home, Casa Buonaparte, is also located here. Corsica is also the birthplace of French singer Alizée. (source) Thank you Alexandra!