Spanish-Speaking Countries: A Global Perspective216


Spanish is a widely spoken language with a global presence. It is the official language of many countries and is spoken by over 500 million people around the world. Here is a comprehensive list of countries where Spanish is a national or official language:

North America



Mexico
United States (certain regions)

Central America



Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama

South America



Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela

Europe



Spain

Africa



Equatorial Guinea

Asia



Philippines

Western Sahara

In addition to the countries listed above, Spanish is also widely spoken in other parts of the world, including:* Andorra (co-official language)
* Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory)
* Puerto Rico (U.S. territory)
* Dominican Republic

Spanish is a vibrant and diverse language that has played a significant role in shaping the cultures of the countries where it is spoken. It is a language of literature, music, art, and history, and it continues to grow in popularity as a global language.

Here are some additional facts about Spanish-speaking countries:* Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country, with over 120 million speakers.
* Argentina is the second most populous Spanish-speaking country, with over 44 million speakers.
* The United States has the largest Spanish-speaking population outside of Latin America, with over 50 million speakers.
* Spanish is the official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and the Organization of American States.
* Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, after Chinese and English.

2025-01-09


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