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is also present. The Benta Laperra cave has the oldest paintings, maybe from the Aurignacian or Solutrean period. Bison and bear are the animals depicted, together with abstract signs. The murals of Arenaza (Galdames) and Santimamiñe were created in later periods (Magdalenian). In Arenaza female deer
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contact in the Basque Country can be dated to the 4th millennium BCE, it was not until the beginning of the 3rd that the area accepted, gradually and without radical changes, the advances of agricultural cultivation and domestication of sheep. Biscay was not particularly affected by this change and
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In the 1850s extensive prime quality iron resources were discovered in Biscay. This brought much foreign investment mainly from England and France. Development of these resources led to greater industrialization, which made Biscay one of Spain's richest provinces. Together with the
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with its own parliament. During this recent democratic period, Basque Nationalist Party candidates have consistently won elections in Biscay. Recently the foral law was amended to extend it to the towns and the city of Urduina, which had previously always used the general Spanish
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and Pamplona/Navarre had in the 11th and 12th century, the Castilians were supported by many landowners from La Rioja, who sought to consolidate their holdings under Castilian feudal law. These pro-Castilian lords were led by the house of
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Biscay is one of the most renowned and prosperous provinces of Spain, historically a major trading hub in the Atlantic Ocean since medieval times and, later on, one of the largest industrial and financial centers of the
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Under the dictatorship of Franco, Biscay and Gipuzkoa (exclusively) were declared "traitor provinces" because of their opposition and stripped of any sort of self-rule. Only after Franco's death in 1975 was
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Few sites have been identified for this period. Caves are abandoned for the most part but they still reveal some remains. The main caves of prehistory (Arenaza, Santimamiñe, Lumentxa) were still inhabited.
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attempted to assert their domination from time to time. Encounters between the Visigoths and Basques usually led to defeat for the latter. The Visigoths established an outlying post at the later city of
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culture. Tools become smaller and more refined and, while hunting remains, fishing and seafood gathering become more important; there is evidence of consumption of wild fruits as well.
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only three sites can be mentioned for this period: Arenaza, Santimamiñe and Kobeaga (Ea) and the advances adopted seem limited initially to sheep, domestic goats and very scarce
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The Foral Diputation has an executive function and regulatory authority in Biscay. The Foral Diputation is configured by a General Deputy, who currently is Unai Rementeria (
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The sites of this period now cover all the territory of Biscay, many being open air settlements, but the most important caves of the Paleolithic are still in use as well.
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In the late Roman period, together with the rest of the Basque Country, Biscay seems to have revolted against Roman domination and the growing society organized by
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As the fascist army advanced westward from Navarre, defenses were planned and erected around Bilbao, called the Iron Belt. But the engineer in charge,
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soon became the main Castilian gateway to Europe. Later, in the 19th and 20th centuries, the abundance of prime quality iron ore and the lack of
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While open-air settlement started to become common as the population grew, they still used caves and natural shelters in Biscay in the
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of the Atlantic and Mediterranean basins. These ranges are divided from west to east in Ordunte (Zalama, 1390 m), Salbada (1100 m),
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census, Biscay had a population of 1,155,772 and a population density of 519.9 inhabitants/km, only surpassed by the one of
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The coastal towns had a sizable fleet of their own, mostly dedicated to fishing and trade. Along with other Basque towns of
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artifacts have been found in three sites in Biscay: Benta Laperra (Karrantza), Kurtzia (Getxo) and Murua (Durangoaldea).
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is the official name, and it is used on official documents. It is also the name most used by the media in Spanish in the
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of Basque seem to be those of the Caristian territory, with an exception of the areas that have lost the old language.
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municipalities west of Biscay were also incorporated in different dates, becoming another subdivision of Biscay:
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The title to the lordship was inherited by Iñigo López's descendants until, by inheritance, in 1370 it passed to
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of Biscay are a unicameral assembly that has normative authority in the province. Its members, called
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Monument to Lope García de Salazar (1399-1476), opposite one of his tower houses, in Portugalete
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is the only official name in Spanish or Basque approved for the historical territory by the
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There is no indication to resistance to Roman occupation in all the Basque area (excepting
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to counter incursions and the migration of Basques from the coastal regions to the north.
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region. The territories that would later constitute Biscay were included in that state.
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dwelt in the westernmost part of Biscay and Araba, extending also into the provinces of
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Many of the towns though, notably Bilbao, were aligned with the Liberal government of
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is Biscay's main train station, with regular trains to other Spanish provinces like
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dwelt in nuclear Biscay, east of the firth of Bilbao, extending also into Northern
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The government and foral institutions of Biscay, as a historical territory of the
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Roman geographers identified two tribes in the territory now known as Biscay: the
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or regions, each one with its own capital city, subdivisions and municipalities.
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and its neighborhoods with other municipalities and regions inside Biscay, like
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that will connect the three cities of the Basque Country; Bilbao (in Biscay),
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cattle. Metallic tools become more common but stone-made ones are also used.
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After the 2015 elections, the configuration of the Juntas is the following:
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are the dominant motif; Santimamiñe features bison, horses, goats and deer.
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culture (normally associated with Neanderthals as well) can be found in
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Biscay is connected to the rest of provinces by two main highways, the
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had a commercial base there from which they were expelled by 825. The
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has three commuter rail lines in the province; all of them start in
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culture: Santimamiñe, Bolinkoba (Durangoaldea) and Atxurra (Markina)
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also offers a commuter rail service connecting the regions of the
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The middle section which is occupied by the main river's valleys:
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broke out in 1936, Biscay supported the Republican side against
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also arrives. It will be the most common form of burial (simple
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Pottery types shows great continuity (not decorated) until the
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was incorporated to Biscay. In the same century the so-called
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is one of the most important sites of this period. Others are
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The most important settlements by anotomically modern humans (
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region. It connects the city with other municipalities like
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A 2021 survey found that 30.6% of the population spoke the
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is the name in the Spanish language, as recommended by the
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Socialist Party of the Basque Country–Basque Country Left
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In 905, Leonese chronicles define for the first time the
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culture: Benta Laperra, Kurztia, and Lumentxa (Lekeitio)
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people) in Biscay happens in this period of prehistory.
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where the main rivers meet the sea and the estuary of
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and of the first unstable settlement by Europeans in
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commerce took on great importance, specially for the
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The main geographical features of the province are:
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The elections are held every four years. 1487: 1080:, where the assembly of the Lordship sits. 592:Biscay has been inhabited since the Middle 3544: 3530: 3422: 3408: 3124: 3110: 1715: 1017:In the conflicts that the newly sovereign 612:and traditions have survived to this day. 523:attested in 1141 for the Monte Igueldo in 3001:Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain) 2855: 2502: 2413:, the national rail company. It connects 1880: 1354:to the south, and by the Cantabrian Sea ( 760:sometimes) is dominated in Biscay by the 555:Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country 2630:Monuments and places of general interest 2439: 2362: 2343: 2147: 1599:Currently, Biscay is divided into seven 1590: 1582:Some other independent cities and towns. 1552: 1404: 1377: 1319: 1235: 1204:held by Biscay and the other provinces. 1133: 1087: 1008: 873: 686: 615:Biscay was identified in records of the 3006: 2888:, pp. "Ortzadar", 08, 8 May 2010, 2783: 1595:Map of current municipalities of Biscay 1334:Biscay is bordered by the community of 1303:formed the Autonomous Community of the 671:The first evidence of human dwellings ( 4216: 3131: 2582:is a metro system serving the city of 2337:As well, many secondary roads connect 2310:(the three of them in the province of 2181:Elecciones a las Juntas Generales 2015 1695:in population, and despite the strong 1497:Historically, Biscay was divided into 1273:destroyed the historic city of Gernika 1256:(PNV) governed the province. When the 812:Together with Neolithic technologies, 567:of the province and the Spanish laws. 3525: 3403: 3105: 3038:from the original on 26 November 2020 3034:(in Basque). naiz.info. 24 May 2015. 1557:Map of Biscay's regions or "comarcas" 1471:The coast: the main features are the 1046:, plus several towns and the city of 666: 450: 441: 2950:"Standard climate values for Bilbao" 2526:also offers long distance trains to 2140:and the Foral Diputation of Biscay. 1202:successive cuts of the wide autonomy 3068:from the original on 21 August 2018 2260: 2143: 1716:Demographic evolution of Biscay and 1613:, usually divided into subregions: 1244:, symbol of the Basque institutions 1119:In 1628, the separate territory of 713:) can be considered the following: 682: 212:2,217 km (856 sq mi) 13: 2371:Biscay's main and only airport is 1150:in 1835, after the Siege of Bilbao 784:and Santa Catalina, together with 749: 732:culture: Santimamiñe and Bolinkoba 471:. The capital and largest city is 467:, lying on the south shore of the 459:and a historical territory of the 14: 4235: 3708:Abanto y Ciérbana-Abanto Zierbena 3084: 2956:from the original on 23 July 2015 2272: 2126:Government and foral institutions 1718:percentage of the national total 1116:, and other goods were imported. 738:culture: Santimamiñe and Lumentxa 658:favored rapid industrialization. 26:Province in Basque Country, Spain 4201: 3584: 3480: 2754: 2742: 2730: 2718: 2545:is the name given to the future 2386: 373: 110: 95: 85: 3058:"Ahaldun Nagusia - Bizkaia.eus" 3050: 3024: 2982:from the original on 2023-12-30 2892:from the original on 7 May 2010 2586:and its metropolitan area, the 2246: 2234: 2222: 2210: 2198: 2191: 2186: 2152:Foral Diputation's building in 1886: 1691:. In 1981 Biscay was the fifth 1674: 1464:(998 m). Other mountains, like 1231: 1226:Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 869: 495:It is accepted in linguistics ( 358:Territorio Histórico de Bizkaia 4076:Munitibar-Arbatzegi-Gerrikaitz 2993: 2968: 2942: 2916: 2903: 2874: 2849: 2834:Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary 2821: 2790: 2405:is the commuter rail service " 1078:Statutes to the oak of Gernika 965: 661: 344: 77:Historical Territory of Biscay 1: 3430:Traditional provinces of the 2911:Los Vikingos en Euskal Herria 2318:, which connects Bilbao with 1881:Most populated municipalities 1492: 1228:- BBVA) groups were created. 1083: 998:as including all the western 821: 800:While the first evidences of 604:found in its many caves. The 2749:Casa de Juntas of Avellanada 2455:; one connects the city and 1871: 1868: 1865: 1862: 1859: 1856: 1853: 1845: 1842: 1839: 1836: 1833: 1830: 1827: 1794: 1791: 1788: 1785: 1782: 1779: 1776: 1768: 1765: 1762: 1759: 1756: 1753: 1750: 1315: 906:, up to the river Deba. The 795: 776:(not far from Santimamiñe), 490: 350:Bizkaiko Lurralde Historikoa 7: 3692:Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran 3450:Basque Autonomous Community 2766: 2444:Bilbao's main train station 2137:Juntas Generales de Vizcaya 1512:The constituent ones were ( 1400: 1289:democracy restored in Spain 1164:North Atlantic right whales 878:Roman town remains in Forua 860: 831:Chalcolithic and Bronze Age 335:Diputación Foral de Vizcaya 322:Juntas Generales de Vizcaya 189: • Deputy General 10: 4240: 2803:Collins English Dictionary 2609: 2572: 2390: 2356: 1373: 639:and at the end of it, the 587: 570: 535: 18: 3776: 3700: 3614: 3593: 3582: 3563: 3489: 3478: 3438: 3139: 3018:27 September 2011 at the 2475:), other line connecting 2367:Bilbao's airport, in Loiu 1893: 1890: 1586: 754:This period (also called 348:Complete official names: 340: 330: 320: 310: 300: 290: 286: • Spanish 277: 256: 248: 237: 233:520/km (1,300/sq mi) 229: 221: 216: 208: 203: 188: 183: 173: 161: 153: 118: 109: 81: 76: 67: 31: 2856:Michelena, Luis (1997). 2654:) of Avellanada, in the 2620:Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 2568: 2316:Basque-Aragonese Highway 2277: 2201:Basque Nationalist Party 1887: 1488:Administrative divisions 1254:Basque Nationalist Party 530: 3492:Northern Basque Country 3441:Southern Basque Country 2614:Biscay's capital city, 1250:Second Spanish Republic 1222:Altos Hornos de Vizcaya 1144:Tomás de Zumalacárregui 21:Biscay (disambiguation) 3339:Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2503:Long distance railways 2483:and other serving the 2445: 2368: 2352: 2349: 2156: 1679:According to the 2010 1596: 1558: 1414: 1390: 1331: 1245: 1151: 1093: 1014: 879: 854:makes its appearance. 692: 463:, heir of the ancient 447: 438: 270: 264: 51: 37: 2443: 2397:Biscay has different 2366: 2348:The Cantabric Highway 2347: 2151: 1594: 1556: 1409:Coast of Biscay from 1408: 1381: 1323: 1239: 1137: 1091: 1012: 978:independent although 951:12 March 2007 at the 926:. The borders of the 877: 690: 596:, as attested by the 582:Royal Spanish Academy 3032:"M24: Hauteskundeak" 2886:Noticias de Gipuzkoa 2882:"Toponimia: Bizkaia" 2784:Notes and references 2708:Urkiola Natural Park 2618:, is famous for the 2471:(in the province of 1550:Incorporated later: 625:monastery of Bickaga 551:Spanish constitution 262:Biscayne, Biscayan, 249: • Percent 230: • Density 163:Autonomous community 138:43.26194°N 2.93222°W 19:For other uses, see 2652:House of the Juntas 2637:House of the Juntas 2393:Bilbao rail network 2298:, with accesses in 996:Kingdom of Pamplona 443:[bis̻kai.a] 134: /  3133:Provinces of Spain 3096:Señores de Vizcaya 2737:Gaztelugatxe islet 2661:Pozalagua Cave in 2446: 2369: 2350: 2169:universal suffrage 2157: 1597: 1559: 1415: 1391: 1340:province of Burgos 1332: 1246: 1152: 1148:Basilica of Begoña 1146:was hurt, and the 1094: 1019:Kingdom of Castile 1015: 902:and some areas of 880: 693: 667:Middle Paleolithic 465:Lordship of Biscay 452:[biθˈkaʝa] 279:Official languages 222: • Total 209: • Total 193:Elixabete Etxanobe 143:43.26194; -2.93222 4189: 4188: 3622:Amorebieta-Etxano 3519: 3518: 3397: 3396: 2930:on 6 January 2007 2837:. 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Biscay (disambiguation)
Basque
Spanish
Province
Flag of Biscay
Coat-of-arms of Biscay

43°15′43″N 2°55′56″W / 43.26194°N 2.93222°W / 43.26194; -2.93222
Autonomous community
Basque Country
Bilbao
Elixabete Etxanobe
PNV
Ranked
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Official languages
Basque
Juntas Generales
Congress seats
Senate seats
Juntas Generales de Vizcaya
Diputación Foral de Vizcaya
Basque
/ˈbɪsk,ˈbɪski/
BISK-ay, BISK-ee
Basque
[bis̻kai.a]
[biθˈkaʝa]
province of Spain
Basque Country

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