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Which newer industries have grown in Brittany?
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Brittany
The old walled city of Saint-Malo, Brittany région, France.
In Brittany, the growth of several newer industries has helped offset the decline of traditional sectors such as textiles, leather goods, and ship repair. These emerging industrial activities include:1
- Electronics1
- Telecommunications1
- Automobile assembly1
Additionally, the region has strengthened and modernized its long-standing food processing industry, which remains a significant part of the local economy given Brittany's status as a major agricultural area.12