Basque (a language spoken near the Spain/France border) is a language isolate; not only is it NOT a Romance language, it’s not even an Indo-European language. It is the only surviving Pre-Indo-European language in Western Europe.

Basque language Culture of Basque Country show History show People show Languages show Traditions show Mythology and folklore show Cuisine show Festivals Literature show Music and performing arts show Sport show Symbols v t e Family transmission of Basque language (Basque as initial language) Percentage of students registered in Basque language schools (2000–2005) Location of […]

Basque (a language spoken near the Spain/France border) is a language isolate; not only is it NOT a Romance language, it’s not even an Indo-European language. It is the only surviving Pre-Indo-European language in Western Europe. Read More »