Ajaccio is the capital and largest city of the French island of Corsica. It serves as a commune, the prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud, and the head office of the Collectivité territoriale de Corse. As the largest settlement on the island, it functions as a primary administrative and urban center.
The city is situated on the west coast of Corsica, located approximately 210 nautical miles (390 km) southeast of Marseille. It serves as a major geographical and political hub for the region.