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It is through cultural, economic, geographical and political factors that the language became Basque.
Specifically, Basque language-speakers belong to a self-preserving culture; if it were not so, the language would not have survived the area's politics and wars. They also enjoy an economic system which guarantees survival since it is focused upon maritime and terrestrial activities through its emphasis upon agriculture, herding, and sea-related enterprises. Geography generally lets the Basque people since they are inhabitants of hilly and mountainous lands (as well as of more vulnerable coasts). The Basque people tend to be politically committed to whatever unites them.
Perhaps the most important factor is the cultural. Throughout time, the Basque language is resilient enough to incorporate loan words from other languages (most recently, English, French and Spanish). But it is strong enough to keep the integrity of its structure and vocabulary intact. That is where "ordinary" people using Basque in everyday life and scholars investigating, protecting and refining the language meet. That is why Basque still exists as a spoken language of southwestern Europe and in states in the USA, regions in Australia, and countries in Latin America.
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Where in the world is the Basque language spoken?
The Basque Language, which is the language spoken by the Basque people, is currently used in Southern France and in Northern Spain.
Do the Basques have their own language?
YES. Historically, there were six Basque dialects that were somewhat similar to each other and each fundamentally different from the surrounding Romance languages. Currently, Basque as a single language, cobbled from aspects of the several dialects has become the "official" Basque language, which is recognized in the Spanish provinces of Basque Country and Navarre. However, most Basques do not actually speak Basque and only speak Spanish.
What language beginning with b is spoken in Spain?
Basque is spoken in Basque Country in Spain.
What is the Pyrenees language?
Basque
What language is maitasun?
Basque
What does basque mean?
Basque is the language of the Basque people, who inhabit the Basque Country, a region spanning an area in northeastern Spain and southwestern France.
Are Basque and Catalan the same language?
Certainly not, Catalan is a Romanic language, Basque existed before the Romans and is not a part of any known language group.
Where did the Basque language come from?
It is unknown where the Basque language came from.Specifically, the Basque language is unrelated to any of the dialects and languages which can be found in France and Spain, across whose borders the Basque Country (Euzkadi) is located. Some scholars suggest that Basque may be the language spoken by the Iberian Peninsula's original inhabitants. Others tend to support an origin within Eurasia's Caucasus.
Is the Basque language part of the Celtic group?
No, Basque is not part of the Celtic language group.Specifically, the Celtic language group fits in with the Indo-European language family. Basque thus far is not known to be related to any other world language. It therefore occupies its own isolate language family.
What languages are spoken in the Navarre and Basque Country regions?
Spanish (Castillian) is the dominant language in both Navarre and the Basque Country, but both regions recognize Basque as a co-official language. Around 30% of Basque Country residents speak Basque (but almost all of them also speak Spanish) and a far smaller number, around 10% speak Basque in Navarre.
Is Arrambide an Italian name?
No, it is of Basque derivation, a mountanous region in the northern part of Spain. The Basque have their own language that is not of latin or greek derivation. The derivation of the language is unclear. The Basque have their own blood type.
What ethnic group in Spain has a different language and culture from the rest of nation?
The Basque people.
