Videos/Info about where I am

The country: Spain
The autonomia (region): Basque Country/Pais Vasco/Euskadi/Euskal Herria
The city: San Sebastian/Donostia

A great video of San Sebastian: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2zTb7Eg9Lk
A quick look at la Universidad de Deusto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu9CAtxkbPY
A Basque Country video with commentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCmVuIccESM

Important terms:

Euskera: the Basque language, the oldest language in Europe

Castellano: Spain's version of Spanish. Major differences: pronunciation of letters "S" and "Z," use of "vosotros" instead of "Ustedes" to mean "you all" (I am in trouble)

E.T.A.: "Euskadi ta Askatasuna," or "Basque Homeland and Freedom," is the terrorist organization that uses extreme measures to fight for Basque independence from the Spanish crown. Contrary to popular belief, ETA is NOT responsible for the March 2004 Madrid train bombings.
BBC reports: ETA Declares permanent ceasefire: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4832672.stm

Francisco Franco: military dictator in mid-twentieth century Spain who forbid the speaking of Euskera and Catalan (used in and around Barcelona). his repression of these cultures probably led to their strong motivation for independence in modern times.