The county, the seat of which is Lewes , borders the English Channel. The South Downs form a chalky ridge on the coast, marshes line the southeast, and in the north are the Weald ridges, which are forested and comprised of clay and sand.
Produce is grown, and cattle are raised.
There is some light industry, but the area is mainly oriented toward tourism and resort towns that service London. In 1961 the Univ. of Sussex was opened near Brighton . Get quality answers at the right price. Listing from Electric Library , a pay service. Copyright 2001 Infonautics Corporation .