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The Basque people are a unique cultural and linguistic group residing in the western Pyrenees, spanning parts of north-central Spain and south-western France. They are widely regarded as one of Europe's oldest cultures, maintaining a distinct identity through millennia of isolation.

: Despite historical suppression—most notably during the Franco regime—Euskara has seen a revival and remains a central pillar of Basque national identity. Genetic Distinctiveness basque

: They exhibit a lack of genetic markers from Indo-European groups and North African migrations that are common in neighboring Spanish and French populations. Summary of the Annual Report to the Basque Parliament 2024 The Basque people are a unique cultural and