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Which French region contains the traditional Basque-speaking area?
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Extent of the Basque language area
The traditional Basque-speaking area in France is located within the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, situated in the extreme southwestern part of the country. This cultural region is informally known as the Pays Basque (Basque Country).123