Short answers, pulled from the story.
The French government created Upper Normandy on the 1st of January 1956. This decision split historical Normandy into two separate administrative regions using Seine-Maritime and Eure departments.
Public opposition grew steadily over sixty years following the creation of Upper Normandy in 1956. Critics argued that dividing the region weakened local identity and economic coordination, leading to a formal merger on the 1st of January 2016.
Rouen serves as the regional capital of Upper Normandy. It contains the tallest cathedral tower in France and remains by far the most populous urban area despite Le Havre being the largest city in terms of municipal population.
The economy of Upper Normandy centered on four main sectors including agriculture, industry, petrochemicals, and tourism. These pillars supported towns like Dieppe and Fécamp along the coast while Bernay and Vernon contributed to agricultural output in the interior.
Traditional territories included the Pays de Caux and the Pays de Bray alongside areas like the Roumois and the Campagne of Le Neubourg. A small portion of the Pays d'Ouche also remained within this northern administrative zone.