Lower Normandy facts for kids
Lower Normandy (called Basse-Normandie in French) was once a special area in France. It was known as an "administrative region," which is like a big district managed by the government. Today, Lower Normandy is no longer a separate region. It is now part of the larger region simply called Normandy.
The main city and capital of Lower Normandy was Caen. In 2007, about 1.4 million people lived in this area.
A Look at Its History
Lower Normandy became its own region in 1956. Before that, it was part of the older, bigger region of Normandy. The original Normandy was divided into two parts: Lower Normandy and Upper Normandy.
This division helped manage the different areas better. The region of Lower Normandy included three smaller areas called "departments." These departments were Calvados, Manche, and Orne.
What Was the Economy Like?
The economy of Lower Normandy was mostly about agriculture. This means growing crops and raising animals. It was a very important farming area in France.
Farmers in Lower Normandy made a lot of Cider, which is a drink made from apples. They also raised many different kinds of livestock, like cows and horses.
The region was famous for being the top producer in France for butter, cheese, and horses. The western part of Lower Normandy had many green fields, called prairies, which were perfect for farming.
Some famous cheeses came from this region. These include Camembert, Pont-l'évêque, and Livarot. There was also a small amount of textile industry, which makes cloth and fabric.
Images for kids
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Roadmap of the region
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Scenery of Lower Normandy
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View of downtown Caen and the Abbey of St. Étienne
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See also
In Spanish: Baja Normandía para niños
