FINISTERE

(fi-nis-tar; ‘Land’s Hind’), a department of France, so named from occupying its westernmost extremity; area, 2,729 sq. miles. The coast-line is bold and precipitous, composed almost throughout of lofty 3 eee enc tnen OA LAEL EE ALT granite cliffs, in which are numerous deep indentations, the two most important of them forming both the Bay of Douarnenez and the roadstead of Brest. The interior is traversed by hills which extend in all directions. The soil is generally fertile and well cultivated; fishing is extensively carried on; and the minerals are of considerable importance, inctuding iron, zinc, bismuth and lead. The manufactures consist chiefly of sail-cloth, linen, soap, oil, candles, ropes, leather, paper and tobacco. Shipbuilding aiso is carried on, and the general trade is extensive. Quimper is the capital; other towns are Brest, Chateau lin, and Morlaix. Pop. (1931), 744,295. IMG:fig442_1.jpg: