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 The
Basque
Country (Basque: Euskal Herria, Spanish: País Vasco, French:
Pays Basque) as a cultural region is a European region in the western Pyrenees
that spans the border between France and Spain, on the Atlantic coast.
In the Basque nationalist conception, it comprises the autonomous communities
of the Basque Country and Navarre in Spain and then the Northern Basque
Country in France. These limits are based on historical borders, and do
not correspond exactly to any cultural area.
It is the homeland of the
Basque people (Basque: Euskaldunak), their language (Basque: Euskara),
culture, and traditions, though in some areas, particularly southern Navarra,
most natives do not consider themselves Basque. Over the centuries, elements
from both Spanish and French culture (including the respective languages)
have also influenced the region's culture.
 The
region is also famous for the modern architecture of the Guggenheim Museum
in Bilbao. Designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, built
by Ferrovial. It is located alongside the Nervion River, which runs through
the city of Bilbao to the Atlantic Coast. The Guggenheim is one of several
museums belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. The museum features
permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists.
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