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location of Basque Country


1 type 

San Sebastian

: A city with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and the gastronomic capital of Spain.

2 type 

Bilbao

: Visit the world famous Guggenheim museum in this northern Spanish city. At the river is the historical center (caso viejo) from the 14th century.



3 type 

Guernica

: Highlights are the Parish Church of Santa María and Palacio de Alegría mansion house.

4 type 

Celebrations of Vitoria (early August)

: The very green capital of the Basque Country


General Information Basque Country

Population:2.141.860 (4,7%, 7e)
Density (people/km2):296 (2e)
Area (km2):7.235 (1,4%, 14e)
Main cities:San Sebastian, Bilbao
Sun hours in winter:4
Sun hours in summer:6
Tourism (%):1,7 (1e)
Bed places per km2:3,0 (7e)
Landscape:coast, green hills
Highest elevation point:Aitxuri 1.554 meter

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Land use Basque Country

 Forest   5476 km2 
 78% 
 Other nature   335 km2 
 5% 
 Agriculture   920 km2 
 13% 
 Grassland   64 km2 
 1% 
 Water   73 km2 
 1% 
 Urban area   126 km2 
 2% 

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