No. Catalonia is considered Catalan. Catalonia and the Basque Country are two completely different regions (about 150 miles or so apart) who speak completely different languages (Catalan and Basque). The only real link between the two, is they are both the 2 biggest separatist regions (both want independence from Spain) with Catalonia being the biggest separatists.
No, Barcelona is in the region of Catalonia (Cataluña in Spanish / Catalunya in Catalan). Catalan is the dominant language spoken in Barcelona, along with Spanish. Basque Country (País Vasco in Spanish / Euskadi in Basque) is a region to the west of Catalonia.
Because they are nationalists who do not see themselves as Spanish. The Spanish government and monarchy do not and have never treated Catalonia and the Basque Country as equal to the rest of Spain since invading the lands centuries ago. Catalonia receiving the worst of Spain's mistreatment.
Spain has the most speakers of Basque and Castilian (Spanish) of the countries. As for Catalonia, that is a region within the country of Spain and not a language.
There are four autonomous communities that border with France (from west to east): Basque country, Navarre, Aragon and Catalonia.
Catalan: Spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and parts of eastern Aragon. Galician: Spoken in Galicia, in the northwest of Spain. Basque: Spoken in the Basque Country, a region in northern Spain and southwestern France.
Sabino Arana Goiri (1865-1903) is considered the founder of nationalism for the Basque people.Specifically, the activist/author organized the Partido Nacionalista Vasco ("Basque Nationalist Party") in 1894. He promoted Basque language learning and use. He selected the Basque Country's anthem, flag, and name around which Basque people unite to this day.
The Basque language is considered to be an ancient language that is unrelated to any other language on Earth. It is spoken in the Basque Country, which straddles the border between Spain and France. Basque is a language isolate, meaning it has no known living relatives.
Catalonia is a nationality and is considered an "autonomous community" of Spain; this is similar to the way the US territory Puerto Rico is self governing yet still considered part of the USA. Catalonia is located within the traditional boundaries of Spain and borders with France on its north.
Hispania Tarraconensis ceases to exist but it roughly comprises the modern Autonomous Communities of Spain of Catalonia, Aragon, Navarre, La Rioja, Basque Country, and Castellon Province in Valencia.
In Basque, Basque is called "Euskara."
Basque is an ancient language that is not related to any other known language. It is spoken by the Basque people in the Basque Country, a region that spans parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The origins of the Basque language are not well understood, and it is considered a language isolate.
Spain has experienced ongoing ethnic tensions primarily related to Catalonia and the Basque Country. In Catalonia, there has been a strong movement for independence, leading to political strife and protests, particularly since the 2017 referendum. In the Basque Country, while the violent separatist group ETA has been disbanded since 2011, issues of identity and regional autonomy continue to cause friction. These conflicts often revolve around language, culture, and demands for greater self-governance.