Key Competitive Attractions
Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country region and is home to over 350,000 people. The Greater Bilbao Area has a population of over 900,000 inhabitants and is home to hundreds of businesses and factories, offering a strong and diverse business base.
Greater Bilbao is the Basque Country's main economic area and one of Spain's most important. The area consists of numerous key industrial sectors including:
- Steel
- Energy
- Machine Tools
- Aeronautics
- ICT
The port of Bilbao is the most important port in northern Spain. In 2005, the port moved over 36 million tonnes, making it the fourth most important port in Spain after Algeciras, Barcelona and Valencia.
