The linkage between the Basque Country and Iceland dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when whaling became a thriving industry for both regions.
In 1615, the amicable relationship between the Basques and Icelanders deteriorated, leading to a period of enmity that overshadowed their previous partnership and accomplishments.
The Basque whalers established the first large-scale whaling industry in Newfoundland, later expanding their operations to Iceland, benefiting both groups significantly.
A pidgin language arose as a means of communication among the diverse linguistic backgrounds in the whaling ports, though little remains of it today.
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