Brittany - Breizh - Bretagne |
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Brittany, known as Breizh in the native Celtic language, and as
Bretagne in the French language, is considered to be one of the
six modern Celtic nations. The native Celtic language is called
Breton or Brezhoneg. Brittany is currently part of France. |
Largest cities: Nantes (circa 711,000), Rennes
(circa 521,000), and Brest (circa 303,000) |
Motto: "Kentoc'h mervel
eget bezañ saotret." ("Rather death than dishonor.") |
Interesting facts: |
Due to reorganization in the French government, the modern
Region of Brittany is composed of 80% of historical Brittany. |
Breizh (Breton) is not recognized as an official language in
France (only French is). |
Regardless of the unofficial status of the Breton language,
bilingual French-Breton signs are not uncommon in Brittany. |
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