Normandy, region

Normandy is a geographical region of France corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy.

Description and History
The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the major part of Normandy and roughly 5% of France.

During Earth’s World War II, the D Day landings on the Normandy beaches, under the code name Operation Overlord, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy and resulted in the restoration of the French Republic. These landings were a significant turning point in that   war.

Normandy Today
As in Pre Astro time, Lower Normandy is predominantly agricultural in character, with cattle breeding the most important sector. Upper Normandy contains a higher concentration of industry. Normandy is a significant cider-producing region, and also produces calvados, a distilled cider or apple brandy. Other activities of economic importance are dairy products, flax, horse breeding, fishing, seafood, and tourism.