The name in Basque is Euskal Herria. The name is difficult to accurately translate into other languages due to the wide range of meanings of the … See more

The Basque Country region is dominated by a warm, humid and wet oceanic climate. The coastal area is part of Green Spain and by extension, the climate is similar for Bayonne See more

The Basque Country has a population of approximately 3 million as of early 2006. The population density, at about 140/km (360/sq mi) is … See more

Since the last quarter of the 20th century, there have been very different political views on the significance of the Basque Country, with some … See more

The term Basque Country refers to a collection of regions inhabited by the Basque people, known as Euskal Herria in Basque language, and it is first attested as including seven … See more

Ancient period
According to some theories, Basques may be the least assimilated remnant of the Paleolithic inhabitants … See more

The earliest university in the Basque Country was the University of Oñati, founded in 1540 in Hernani and moved to Oñati in 1548. It lasted in various forms until 1901. In 1868, in order to fulfill the need for college graduates for the thriving industry that was … See more