Standard Basque, known as Euskara Batua, is a standardized form of the Basque language, which is spoken in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. It was developed in the 1960s to unify the various dialects of Basque, making it easier for speakers from different areas to communicate. The creation of Standard Basque aimed to promote the language's use in education, media, and public life. It incorporates elements from several regional dialects, ensuring that it is accessible to a broader audience while preserving the unique characteristics of the Basque language.