BioBasque represents a relatively new endeavour in the Basque Country, a dynamic and prosperous region that enjoys a high quality of life, set in beautiful landscapes.

Age-old traditions and an ancient language are intertwined with new technologies and innovation, free and universal health care, and good economic management (with a government granted an AAA Standard & Poors rating).

The Basque Country in brief:

• Area: 7,235 km2.

• Population: 2,112,204 (5 % of Spain).

• Main cities:

  • Bilbao.

  • Donostia • San Sebastian.

  • Vitoria • Gasteiz.

  
  

• Official languages: Basque and Spanish.

• Two international airports, ports and good general infrastructure. Atlantic logistic hub.

• Well educated labour force: 4 Universities, more than 100 degrees, 100,000 students, and 6,500 lecturers.

• 51 hospitals, 442 primary attention centres, 24,000 professionals, 4.5 doctors per 1,000 inhabitants.

• High standard of life: 125.5 % GDP per capita (compared to EU, 2005).

• A growing economy: 4.2 % annual GDP growth (2006).

• Industrial tradition:

  • 29 % contribution to GDP (2005), ten points above EU average.

  • 10 % of all industrial production and 10 % of Spanish exports.

  
  

• Business involvement: 2/3 of R&D investment is of private origin.

• An international leader in environmental and quality certificates.

To know more: http://www.lehendakaritza.ejgv.euskadi.net/r48-3513/en/