The Basque Country is one of Spain's 17 autonomous regions, an attractive and diverse area covering 7,234 square kilometers in the northern part of the country. It sits on the North Atlantic coast close to the border with France and encompasses the provinces of Alava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa. As of 2022, the population stood at 2,186 517 people, according to the Basque Statistics System (Eustat). Loved for its green spaces, beaches and modern architecture, the Basque Country receives many visitors and expatriates yearly.