Basque Autonomous Community

The Basque Country spans across three provinces - Alava, Gipuzkoa, and Biscay - with a landscape that includes coastal areas and mountainous terrain.

Archaeological findings in the caves of Altxerri and Ekain demonstrate human settlements dating back to the Paleolithic period, approximately 200,000 years ago.

The Basque language, Euskara, holds official status alongside Spanish and maintains no linguistic connection to any other European language.

The region maintains the highest average salary in Spain at 32,313 euros per year, with 61.7 percent of the population holding higher education degrees.

The region encompasses two major watersheds, Atlantic and Mediterranean, divided by mountain chains including Pyrenees, Aralar, Aizkorri, and Gorbeia.

Location: Spain

Capital city: Vitoria-Gasteiz

Elevation above the sea: 876 m

Part of: Southern Basque Country

Shares border with: Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria, Castile and León, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Website: http://euskadi.eus

GPS coordinates: 42.98333,-2.61667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43