Brittany
The particular significance of Brittany lies in its transformation from a region marginal to the rest of France, both culturally and economically, to a leading agricultural area of the country (Roger Dalton & Corentin Canevet, 1999)Brittany has traditionally suffered out migration, particularly of the younger population. So much so that the area was still under demographic pressure immediately after the end of the Second World War. Increases in farm sizes have reduced labour needs over the years. 235,000 farms in 1955, reduced to 175,000 in 1970 and to less than 80,000 in 1994 (Canevet, 1994). Four or five people per sq km were the areas worst recorded levels of population density within central Brittany. Low incomes and poverty increased emigration as over 1 million people left Brittany between 1860 and 1960. The possibilities of industries and increases in tertiary sectors looked bleak. So small peasant farms had no real choice but to try and intensify their crops and livestock. MAP showing agricultural region in need of aid.Brittany is an agricultural area, which had a very agricultural landscape.Substantial removal of Bocage, changed the landscape in preparation for the intensification of th
'A people almost as dreamy and passionate as the Irish, yet as tough and industrious as the Scots' (Ardagh, J 1999, pg331)Brittany has undergone a remarkable transformation from a traditionally peripheral region, to a dynamic agricultural area, with the added benefits of a growing industrial region. It has been a key factor in Brittany's spirit and character in fighting poverty and modernising. The telecommunication industry is now a large state owned operation in Rennes. The education system has a small skeletal program for anyone wishing to learn the subject. A strong elitist group can speak the language. 86% is livestock related agricultural output. Bocage is 'a chess board of little fields and meadows surrounded by hedgerow trees' (de Martonne, 1933)Losses of 7% of land to urban growth since 1970, and elevated areas in central Brittany have also been abandoned. Contaminated water has infected seaweed and made it smell, disrupting tourism in the area. Prosperity it maybe, but it is spread out, with richer areas being in the east nearer Paris. Centre Commun d'Etudes de telecommunications et de telediffusion (CCETT) deals with half Frances research into the industry. Brittany's strong cultural and linguistic identity gives them a strong sense of pride, as they consider themselves Breton first and French second. Breton's parliament was burnt down in a fire by angry fisherman. Japanese Cannon and Mitsibushi report Bretons ex-peasants are hard working and disciplined. These policies have 'transformed the traditional face of French agriculture' (Winchester, 1993)France is now the leading European producer of foodstuffs by value and sixth ranking in world terms (OECD, 1996)MAP of linguisticsBretons have traditionally lived by the coast, and all migration is generally towards coastal or river situated areas. Counter-urbanisation is occurring within Brittany.
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