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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. 1498: 1091:, where the assembly of the Lordship sits. 603:Biscay has been inhabited since the Middle 3555: 3541: 3433: 3419: 3135: 3121: 1726: 1028:In the conflicts that the newly sovereign 623:and traditions have survived to this day. 534:attested in 1141 for the Monte Igueldo in 3012:Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain) 2866: 2513: 2424:, the national rail company. It connects 1891: 1365:to the south, and by the Cantabrian Sea ( 771:sometimes) is dominated in Biscay by the 566:Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country 2641:Monuments and places of general interest 2450: 2373: 2354: 2158: 1610:Currently, Biscay is divided into seven 1601: 1593:Some other independent cities and towns. 1563: 1415: 1388: 1330: 1246: 1215:held by Biscay and the other provinces. 1144: 1098: 1019: 884: 697: 626:Biscay was identified in records of the 3017: 2899:, pp. "Ortzadar", 08, 8 May 2010, 2794: 1606:Map of current municipalities of Biscay 1345:Biscay is bordered by the community of 1314:formed the Autonomous Community of the 682:The first evidence of human dwellings ( 14: 4227: 3142: 2593:is a metro system serving the city of 2348:As well, many secondary roads connect 2321:(the three of them in the province of 2192:Elecciones a las Juntas Generales 2015 1706:in population, and despite the strong 1508:Historically, Biscay was divided into 1284:destroyed the historic city of Gernika 1267:(PNV) governed the province. When the 823:Together with Neolithic technologies, 578:of the province and the Spanish laws. 3536: 3414: 3116: 3049:from the original on 26 November 2020 3045:(in Basque). naiz.info. 24 May 2015. 1568:Map of Biscay's regions or "comarcas" 1482:The coast: the main features are the 1057:, plus several towns and the city of 677: 461: 452: 2961:"Standard climate values for Bilbao" 2537:also offers long distance trains to 2151:and the Foral Diputation of Biscay. 1213:successive cuts of the wide autonomy 3079:from the original on 21 August 2018 2271: 2154: 1727:Demographic evolution of Biscay and 1624:, usually divided into subregions: 1255:, symbol of the Basque institutions 1130:In 1628, the separate territory of 724:) can be considered the following: 693: 223:2,217 km (856 sq mi) 24: 2382:Biscay's main and only airport is 1161:in 1835, after the Siege of Bilbao 795:and Santa Catalina, together with 760: 743:culture: Santimamiñe and Bolinkoba 482:. The capital and largest city is 478:, lying on the south shore of the 470:and a historical territory of the 25: 4246: 3719:Abanto y Ciérbana-Abanto Zierbena 3095: 2967:from the original on 23 July 2015 2283: 2137:Government and foral institutions 1729:percentage of the national total 1127:, and other goods were imported. 749:culture: Santimamiñe and Lumentxa 669:favored rapid industrialization. 37:Province in Basque Country, Spain 4212: 3595: 3491: 2765: 2753: 2741: 2729: 2556:is the name given to the future 2397: 384: 121: 106: 96: 3069:"Ahaldun Nagusia - Bizkaia.eus" 3061: 3035: 2993:from the original on 2023-12-30 2903:from the original on 7 May 2010 2597:and its metropolitan area, the 2257: 2245: 2233: 2221: 2209: 2202: 2197: 2163:Foral Diputation's building in 1897: 1702:. In 1981 Biscay was the fifth 1685: 1475:(998 m). Other mountains, like 1242: 1237:Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 880: 506:It is accepted in linguistics ( 369:Territorio Histórico de Bizkaia 4087:Munitibar-Arbatzegi-Gerrikaitz 3004: 2979: 2953: 2927: 2914: 2885: 2860: 2845:Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary 2832: 2801: 2416:is the commuter rail service " 1089:Statutes to the oak of Gernika 976: 672: 355: 88:Historical Territory of Biscay 13: 1: 3441:Traditional provinces of the 2922:Los Vikingos en Euskal Herria 2329:, which connects Bilbao with 1892:Most populated municipalities 1503: 1239:- BBVA) groups were created. 1094: 1009:as including all the western 832: 811:While the first evidences of 615:found in its many caves. The 2760:Casa de Juntas of Avellanada 2466:; one connects the city and 1882: 1879: 1876: 1873: 1870: 1867: 1864: 1856: 1853: 1850: 1847: 1844: 1841: 1838: 1805: 1802: 1799: 1796: 1793: 1790: 1787: 1779: 1776: 1773: 1770: 1767: 1764: 1761: 1326: 917:, up to the river Deba. The 806: 787:(not far from Santimamiñe), 501: 361:Bizkaiko Lurralde Historikoa 7: 3703:Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran 3461:Basque Autonomous Community 2777: 2455:Bilbao's main train station 2148:Juntas Generales de Vizcaya 1523:The constituent ones were ( 1411: 1300:democracy restored in Spain 1175:North Atlantic right whales 889:Roman town remains in Forua 871: 842:Chalcolithic and Bronze Age 346:Diputación Foral de Vizcaya 333:Juntas Generales de Vizcaya 200: • Deputy General 10: 4251: 2814:Collins English Dictionary 2620: 2583: 2401: 2367: 1384: 650:and at the end of it, the 598: 581: 546: 29: 3787: 3711: 3625: 3604: 3593: 3574: 3500: 3489: 3449: 3150: 3029:27 September 2011 at the 2486:), other line connecting 2378:Bilbao's airport, in Loiu 1904: 1901: 1597: 765:This period (also called 359:Complete official names: 351: 341: 331: 321: 311: 301: 297: • Spanish 288: 267: 259: 248: 244:520/km (1,300/sq mi) 240: 232: 227: 219: 214: 199: 194: 184: 172: 164: 129: 120: 92: 87: 78: 42: 2867:Michelena, Luis (1997). 2665:) of Avellanada, in the 2631:Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 2579: 2327:Basque-Aragonese Highway 2288: 2212:Basque Nationalist Party 1898: 1499:Administrative divisions 1265:Basque Nationalist Party 541: 3503:Northern Basque Country 3452:Southern Basque Country 2625:Biscay's capital city, 1261:Second Spanish Republic 1233:Altos Hornos de Vizcaya 1155:Tomás de Zumalacárregui 32:Biscay (disambiguation) 3350:Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2514:Long distance railways 2494:and other serving the 2456: 2379: 2363: 2360: 2167: 1690:According to the 2010 1607: 1569: 1425: 1401: 1342: 1256: 1162: 1104: 1025: 890: 865:makes its appearance. 703: 474:, heir of the ancient 458: 449: 281: 275: 62: 48: 2454: 2408:Biscay has different 2377: 2359:The Cantabric Highway 2358: 2162: 1605: 1567: 1420:Coast of Biscay from 1419: 1392: 1334: 1250: 1148: 1102: 1023: 989:independent although 962:12 March 2007 at the 937:. The borders of the 888: 701: 607:, as attested by the 593:Royal Spanish Academy 3043:"M24: Hauteskundeak" 2897:Noticias de Gipuzkoa 2893:"Toponimia: Bizkaia" 2795:Notes and references 2719:Urkiola Natural Park 2629:, is famous for the 2482:(in the province of 1561:Incorporated later: 636:monastery of Bickaga 562:Spanish constitution 273:Biscayne, Biscayan, 260: • Percent 241: • Density 174:Autonomous community 149:43.26194°N 2.93222°W 30:For other uses, see 2663:House of the Juntas 2648:House of the Juntas 2404:Bilbao rail network 2309:, with accesses in 1007:Kingdom of Pamplona 454:[bis̻kai.a] 145: /  3144:Provinces of Spain 3107:Señores de Vizcaya 2748:Gaztelugatxe islet 2672:Pozalagua Cave in 2457: 2380: 2361: 2180:universal suffrage 2168: 1608: 1570: 1426: 1402: 1351:province of Burgos 1343: 1257: 1163: 1159:Basilica of Begoña 1157:was hurt, and the 1105: 1030:Kingdom of Castile 1026: 913:and some areas of 891: 704: 678:Middle Paleolithic 476:Lordship of Biscay 463:[biθˈkaʝa] 290:Official languages 233: • Total 220: • Total 204:Elixabete Etxanobe 154:43.26194; -2.93222 4200: 4199: 3633:Amorebieta-Etxano 3530: 3529: 3408: 3407: 2941:on 6 January 2007 2848:. 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Bizkaia
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
Demonyms
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

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