Bretons
Total population:	300,000 - 1 million (est.)
Significant populations in:	Brittany, France, Canada
Language:	Breton, French
Religion:	Roman Catholic
Related ethnic groups:	Cornish, Welsh, English; French

The Bretons are a distinct celtic ethnic group located in the region of Brittany in France. They are primarily descended from groups of Brythonic celts who settled the area from Cornwall and England in the 4th-6th centuries. The region of Brittany is named after them and they mainly speak Brezhoneg, a Brythonic language closely related to Welsh and Cornish. The language has no offical status under French law, however, the majority of Bretons use it as an every-day language and bilingual road signs are common in the west of Brittany. The Breton people are predominantly Roman Catholic and Brittany is one of the most staunchly Catholic regions in all of France. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (836x693, 172 KB) Skildring Breton dance in traditional costume. ... Traditional coat of arms This article is about the historical duchy and French province, as well as the cultural area of Brittany. ... Breton (Brezhoneg) is a Celtic language spoken by some of the inhabitants of Brittany in France. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Cornish are a celtic ethnic group primarily found in Cornwall. ... The Welsh are a celtic ethnic group primarily associated with Wales and the Welsh language. ... The English are an ethnic group generally associated with England and the English language. ... This article is about the European people. ... Traditional coat of arms This article is about the historical duchy and French province, as well as the cultural area of Brittany. ... Brythonic is one of two major divisions of Insular Celtic languages (the other being Goidelic). ... A Celtic cross. ... Motto: Onen hag oll (Cornish: One and all) Geography Status Ceremonial and (smaller) Non-metropolitan county Region South West England Population - Total (2004 est. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... Traditional coat of arms This article is about the historical duchy and French province, as well as the cultural area of Brittany. ... Breton (Brezhoneg) is a Celtic language spoken by some of the inhabitants of Brittany in France. ... The Brythonic languages (or Brittonic languages) form one of the two branches of the Insular Celtic language family. ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... The Cornish language (in Cornish: Kernowek, Kernewek, Curnoack) is one of the Brythonic group of Celtic languages that includes Welsh, Breton, the extinct Cumbric and perhaps the hypothetical Ivernic. ... Traditional coat of arms This article is about the historical duchy and French province, as well as the cultural area of Brittany. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ...

See also

• Brittany
• Celts
• Brythons
• Breton language

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