SEINE Inferior, a department in the north-west of France, lying along the shores of the Channel. The soil is fertile in corn and flax; but is especially distinguished as affording excellent pasturage. This department is one of the most populous and industrious in France, being the seat of many of the chief woollen and cotton manufactures. Its extent is 593,810 hectares. The population in 1817 amounted to 642,948. Rouen is the chief town.