In the Northern reaches of Spain along the Pyrenees mountain range, a distinct and unique culture has thrived since before the time of the Roman Empire. This is Basque country.

西班牙北部延伸的比利牛斯山脉，在罗马帝国时代以前，就有一支独特而兴盛的文化，这就是巴斯克国。

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It sees the dispute as a purely bilateral matter between the two governments and conceding any form of self-determination for the people of Gibraltar would set an unwelcome precedent that might be exploited by the separatist movement in the Basque country of northern Spain.

BBC: Reshuffle sparks Gibraltar talks fears