a province of Spain, bounded on the north by the sea called the Bay of Biscay, on the south by Old Castile, on the west by Asturias of Santilana, and on the east by the territories of Alava and Guipuzcoa. It is in length about seventy-four miles; but the breadth is much less, and very unequal. This country in general is mountainous and barren; but in some places it produces corn, and everywhere a great quantity of apples, oranges, and citrons. They make cider with the apples, which is their common drink. Besides this, they have wine called chacolino, which is pleasant, but will not keep long, and therefore is used instead of small-beer. Their valleys produce a little flax, and their hills a great deal of timber for ships. The sea affords them excellent fish of all sorts. The wool that is exported here comes from Old Castile; but their greatest riches are produced by their mines of iron, which metal is extremely good, and is transported to all parts. They have likewise artificers that work in iron, and are, in particular, famous for working swords and knives. The natives of this province, who are of Celtic extraction, still retain their old laws, customs, and language. They are active, industrious, brave, hardy, choleric, and make the best soldiers and sailors in all Spain. Some say their language has no analogy with any now spoken in Europe. The chief towns in it are Bilboa, Orduerna, Durango, Fontarabia, St Sebastian, Tolofa, and Victoria.