Basque Country, Spanish País Vasco, Basque Euskadi or Euskal Herria, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of northern Spain encompassing the provincias (provinces) of Álava, Guipúzcoa, and Vizcaya (Biscay).

Is Basque part of Spain or France?

The Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain and southern France, near the Pyrenees. The Basques have a unique culture, language and many traditions that differ greatly from their Spanish and French neighbours.

Is Basque a separate country?

Google 'where is Basque Country' and the first answer returned is this: “The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain”. ... There are 7 provinces making up the Basque Country: 4 are in Spain and 3 are in France. The 4 provinces in Spain are Vizcaya, Alava, Guipúzcoa and Navarra.