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Official Name(s) Duchy of Brittany / Dukelezh Breizh / Duché de Bretagne / Duchė de Bertačyn Commonly known as: Brittany / Breizh / Bretagne Territorial description: Brittany (incl. OTL Loire-Atlantique) Government: Constitutional monarchy. Parliament (Breujoł Breizh) consists of directly-elected Legislative Assembly (Bodadenn lezenniń) and indirectly elected House of Countries (Ti-broioł). Subdivided into 9 historic countries with devolved powers including a directly-elected House of Assembly. Capital: Roazhon (Rennes) is the legislative capital, Naoned (Nantes) is the ducal and executive capital. Head(s) of State: Duke (Dug) Gwenhael IV, Tiegezh An Erminig (House of An Erminig) Head(s) of Government: Frańsez Kerven, Prime Minister (Kentań Ministr) Population: about 4.5 million Religions: Roman Catholicism is inscribed in the constitution, but all faiths tolerated. 75% Roman Catholic, 15% none, 5% others, 5% Neo-Celtic/Celtic Revivalism Languages: Breton and French co-official throughout. In addition, Gallo is official in 4 countries. Native language: 65% Breton, 25% French, 10% Gallo Ethnic groups: 90% Breton-Gallo, 10% French Level of Tech and Development: High. Level of Freedom: High. Founding date: 936 History: Brittany maintained its independence in the 13th-14th century, resisting French influence and occasional military incursions in part due to alliances with England. Transition to constitutional monarchy in the mid 1800s.
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