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Is the language that Basques speak closer to Spanish or French?
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Specifically, the Basque people inhabit northwestern Spain and southwestern France. The economic activities in which they engage may be described as typical of the region: farming, fishing, herding, small-scale business, and tourism. But they perpetuate a culture and a language which is unique from those of French and Spanish language speakers.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo, Basque is not Spanish.
Specifically, the Basque people inhabit northwestern Spain and southwestern France. The economic activities in which they engage may be described as typical of the region: farming, fishing, herding, small-scale business, and tourism. But they perpetuate a culture and a language which is unique from those of French and Spanish language speakers.
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∙ 16y agoThe Basque language is a linguistic mystery. It is unrelated to any other known language.
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ciucio
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