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The physical geography of Euskal Herria is very diverse despite the small size of the region. The territory hosts a blend of green and brown to yellowish tones, featuring hilly terrain altogether. The Basque Country spreads from the rough coastal landscape to the semi-desert of the Bardenas on the south-eastern fringes of Navarre. The main natural limits of the Basque Country are the Cantabrian Sea (south Bay of Biscay) in the north and in the west side, and in the south side, the Ebro river. The highest point in the Basque Country is the Hiru Erregeen Mahaia peak (2438 m high). ==The Coast== The coast of the Basque Country has 3 different sides. First, the coast of Biscay is really rough but in general there are big beaches. In addition, there are at least two big estuaries, that of Ibaizabal (known also as the Ría de Bilbao) and Urdaibai. The coast of Gipuzkoa shows a more rugged terrain and in general the slopes are steeper. From the limit of Biscay to Zumaia there are smaller beaches and they are more rocky. East of Zumaia, they are larger and longer. When different rivers join the sea, small estuaries can be found (Oria), and in the others, maritime branches (Urumea, Bidasoa). But the coast of Lapurdi is more flatter. The beaches are more longer and the height of the slopes gentler. The rivers Bidasoa and Adour join the ocean in Lapurdi. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Physical geography of the Basque Country」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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