Area: 17,589 km2 [11,731]

Population: 1,404,000

Regional capital: Caen

Formerly, an agricultural region its economy has undergone change with the development of the agri-foodstuffs industry and the creation of a number of light industries (engineering, automobiles, electronics).

Tourism is significant, especially along the coastline.

Lower Normandy has two seaports, Cherbourg and Caen, which provide regular services to the United Kingdom.

The region is now engaged in a far-reaching program of industrial conversion and diversification of activities in Metz and Nancy, the university center.

Towns in Lower Normandy

Alencon

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne