Village in green valley, Western Pyrenees, France
Bridging two cultures while remaining steadfastly unique, the Basque Country sits on the border between France and Spain, largely nestled in the western Pyrenees. Set your translator app to French or Spanish here and you'll get along just fine, but if you really want to endear yourself to locals, learn a little Basque vocab. Unrelated to the Romance languages of the nations that govern this region, Basque is Europe's only true language isolate, with no known cousins in the linguistic world. Will your pintxos with a side of piperade washed down with txakoli taste even better if you order in Basque? Can't hurt to try.
The villages pictured here display a distinctive style. Traditional Basque farmhouses, known as baserri, feature prominent red-tiled roofs and white facades. These sturdy stone and timber structures have historically been the center of rural life. They were designed to house both families and livestock under one roof. This deep connection to the land defines the region's enduring cultural identity.
广袤无垠的沙漠
小熊仔，大荒野
像在火星上一样？
壮观的火山景观
充满诗意的田园风光
一片广阔的北极地区
两个名称中包含什么？
小心脚下
