Basque Country (greater region)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/basque-country-greater-region

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1. What language do people speak in Basque Country (greater region)?Basque (Euskara), Spanish, French
2. What is the Basque Country?The Basque Country, or Euskal Herria, is a cultural region that spans parts of Spain and France. It is not a single country but a homeland for the Basque people, sharing a common language and traditions.
3. Where can you find the Basque Country?In Spain it includes the Basque Autonomous Community and Navarre. In France it is the northern Basque area in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department.

Euskal Herria: The Basque term for the Basque Country, representing the historical and cultural homeland of the Basque people.
Euskara: The indigenous language of the Basque people, linguistically distinct from all other known languages.
Autonomous Community: A self-governing region within Spain, possessing significant legislative and executive powers.
Herri Kirolak: Traditional Basque rural sports that often involve feats of strength, endurance, and skill, reflecting the region's agricultural past.