Alava
Álava, or Araba in Basque, is a province of the Basque Country in northern Spain. It is one of the three provinces that form the autonomous community. The capital and largest city is Vitoria-Gasteiz, which also hosts the Basque Parliament and Government.
Geography: It is bordered by Biscay to the north, Gipuzkoa to the east, La Rioja to the
Economy and culture: The province has a population of around 330,000 people. The economy is diverse, with
History and administration: Álava was historically part of the Kingdom of Navarre and later integrated into