Fun fact 5 about Bilbao
Bilbao has been the economic center of the Basque autonomous community since the establishment of the Consulate of the Sea in the 16th century.
Bilbao
Spain
Bilbao or Bilbo is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 347,342 as of 2024, it is the 11th most populous city in Spain, and the most populous in northern Spain.
From the “Economy” section
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