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Lower Brittany[edit]

Map showing the dialects of the Breton language, including those in Lower Brittany.

Lower Brittany (French: Basse-Bretagne; Breton: Breizh-Izel) refers to the western part of the historical province of Brittany in France. It is distinguished from Upper Brittany (Haute-Bretagne) by its cultural and linguistic heritage, particularly the use of the Breton language.

Geography[edit]

Lower Brittany encompasses the western departments of Finistère, the western part of Côtes-d'Armor, and the western part of Morbihan. The region is characterized by its rugged coastline, rolling hills, and numerous small islands.

Language[edit]

The primary language historically spoken in Lower Brittany is Breton, a Celtic language closely related to Cornish and Welsh. Breton is divided into several dialects, which are shown in the accompanying map. These dialects include Kernevieg (Cornouaille), Leoneg (Leon), Tregerieg (Trégor), and Gwenedeg (Vannetais).

Culture[edit]

Lower Brittany is known for its rich cultural traditions, including Breton music, Breton dance, and Breton festivals. The region has a strong maritime heritage, with fishing and seafaring playing significant roles in its history.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Lower Brittany has traditionally been based on agriculture, fishing, and maritime activities. In recent years, tourism has become increasingly important, with visitors attracted to its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

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-'''Lower Brittany''' (''Basse-Bretagne'' in French, ''Breizh-Izel'' in Breton) refers to the western part of the [[Brittany]] region in [[France]], where the [[Breton language]] has historically been spoken. It contrasts with [[Upper Brittany]], the eastern part of the region, where [[Gallo language|Gallo]] and French have traditionally been spoken.
+== Lower Brittany ==
-== Geography ==
+[[File:Breton dialectes-en.svg|thumb|right|Map showing the dialects of the Breton language, including those in Lower Brittany.]]
-Lower Brittany is characterized by a distinctive physical geography. It includes the departments of [[Finistère]], [[Morbihan]], and the western parts of [[Côtes-d'Armor]] and [[Ille-et-Vilaine]]. The region is bordered by the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west and the [[English Channel]] to the north.
+'''Lower Brittany''' (French: ''Basse-Bretagne''; Breton: ''Breizh-Izel'') refers to the western part of the historical province of [[Brittany]] in [[France]]. It is distinguished from [[Upper Brittany]] (''Haute-Bretagne'') by its cultural and linguistic heritage, particularly the use of the [[Breton language]].
-== History ==
+== Geography ==
+Lower Brittany encompasses the western departments of [[Finistère]], the western part of [[Côtes-d'Armor]], and the western part of [[Morbihan]]. The region is characterized by its rugged coastline, rolling hills, and numerous small islands.
-The history of Lower Brittany is deeply intertwined with the [[Celtic]] heritage of the region. It was settled by [[Britons (Celtic people)|Britons]] in the 5th and 6th centuries during the [[Migration Period]], and has maintained a distinct cultural identity ever since.
+== Language ==
+The primary language historically spoken in Lower Brittany is [[Breton]], a [[Celtic language]] closely related to [[Cornish]] and [[Welsh]]. Breton is divided into several dialects, which are shown in the accompanying map. These dialects include [[Kernevieg]] (Cornouaille), [[Leoneg]] (Leon), [[Tregerieg]] (Trégor), and [[Gwenedeg]] (Vannetais).
 == Culture ==
+Lower Brittany is known for its rich cultural traditions, including [[Breton music]], [[Breton dance]], and [[Breton festivals]]. The region has a strong maritime heritage, with fishing and seafaring playing significant roles in its history.
-Lower Brittany is known for its rich cultural traditions, including its [[Breton music|music]], [[Breton dance|dance]], and [[Breton cuisine|cuisine]]. The [[Festival Interceltique de Lorient]], one of the largest Celtic festivals in the world, takes place in Lower Brittany every year.
-== Language ==
-The [[Breton language]], a [[Celtic languages|Celtic language]] closely related to [[Cornish language|Cornish]] and more distantly to [[Welsh language|Welsh]], is spoken in Lower Brittany. Although the number of speakers has been in decline, efforts are being made to revive the language through bilingual education programs.
 == Economy ==
+The economy of Lower Brittany has traditionally been based on agriculture, fishing, and maritime activities. In recent years, tourism has become increasingly important, with visitors attracted to its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
-The economy of Lower Brittany is diverse, with important sectors including agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The region is known for its production of [[Brittany cider|cider]], [[seafood]], and [[Breton cake|cakes]].
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Brittany]]
-== See also ==
+* [[Breton language]]
-* [[Brittany (administrative region)]]
+* [[Upper Brittany]]
-* [[Breton people]]
+* [[Celtic languages]]
-* [[History of Brittany]]
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+[[Category:Brittany]]
-[[Category:History of Brittany]]
+[[Category:Regions of France]]
-[[Category:Culture of Brittany]]
 [[Category:Breton language]]
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