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March 18th, 2009

Bilbao harbour 1982

bilbao_harbour

Bilbao harbour in 1982 by French photographer Jean Gaumy, long before its regeneration and renewal.
Jean Gaumy
Bilbao in the 20th century

Basque Country, Briefs, Castilla-León culture | Tags: Bilbao, Bilbao in the 20th century, Jean Gaumy|

The shortest place name in Spain

The town of Ea, in Vizcaya, the Basque Country, holds the honour of being the shortest place name in Spain. The town takes its name from the river which runs through it.

See also

  • Town of Ea (Wikipedia)
  • Short place_names (wikipedia)

Basque Country, Vizcaya | Tags: Ea, Spanish toponyms, Strange names for towns, Toponyms in Spain, Vizcaya|

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