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North America consists of two countries: the USA (english speaking) and Canada (bilingual - French and English) For the rest - Spanish dominates South and Central America with the exception of Belize, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana
As official or de facto language, most North American countries with the exception of the United States, Belize, Jamaica, Aruba and Canada speak Spanish:
Mexico: 106 million
Guatemala: 12 million
Dominican Republic: 10 million
Honduras : 7 million
El Salvador: 7 million
Nicaragua: 5.5 million
Costa Rica: 4 million
Puerto Rico: 4 million
Panama: 3 million
However, Spanish-speaking people in the US or Canada account for more than most countries. Case in hand, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world behind Mexico, with almost 50 million people who are fluent in Spanish.
As official or de facto language, most North American countries with the exception of the United States, Belize, Jamaica, Aruba and Canada speak Spanish:
- Mexico: 106 million
- Guatemala: 12 million
- Dominican Republic: 10 million
- Honduras : 7 million
- El Salvador: 7 million
- Nicaragua: 5.5 million
- Costa Rica: 4 million
- Puerto Rico: 4 million
- Panama: 3 million
However, Spanish-speaking people in the US or Canada account for more than most countries. Case in hand, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world behind Mexico, with almost 50 million people who are fluent in Spanish. [note: The U.S. only has about 35.5 million Spanish speakers, not including illegals. Illegals are estimated to be about 10-12 million]
Spain colonized (i use that term loosely) south America while Britain and France fought over the rest
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What encouraged Latin American to fight for their freedom after 1790?
They wanted their freedom and the countries Venezuela, Ecuador , and other South America
Which countries are considered Latino?
All countries in Central and South America. In these countries the official languages derive from the Latin: Spanish (in most countries) , Portuguese (in Brazil), and French (in French Guyana). European countries, in which Latin languages are spoken (France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Romania), are generally not referred to as "latino" countries. Rather, these countries are referred to as "Southern European" countries.
What name was given to Simon bolivar?
He earned by liberating south American countries
What are detours that include settlements?
It would be the U.K since it includes many countries and also the various islands by south america.
Who is Latin?
Latins are peoples such as: Italians French Spanish Portuguese Rumanians etc. using languages derived from that of ancient Rome, esp. the peoples of Central and South America.
Which continent has the greatest number of Spanish-speaking countries?
South America has the greatest number of Spanish-speaking countries, with a total of 12 countries where Spanish is the official language.
Where are the majority of spanish speaking countries locted?
The majority of Spanish-speaking countries are located in Latin America, specifically in Central and South America. There are also Spanish-speaking countries in Europe, such as Spain, and in parts of Africa.
What is the only Spanish-speaking country in South America?
There are 10 Spanish speaking countries in South America:ArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaEcuadorEl SalvadorParaguayPeruUruguayVenezuela
What are the Spanish speaking countries in South America?
In South America only:ArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaEcuadorParaguayPeruUruguayVenezuela*All countries in South America are Spanish-speaking except for Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, and the Falkland Islands.In Central AmericaGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaIn the CaribbeanCubaDominican RepublicPuerto Rico
What three continents have spanish-speaking countries?
Depending on what you consider to be a continent, there are either three or four continents with Spanish-speaking countries: Europe, Africa, South America, and North America.
Do Hispanics live in South America?
Yes. A Hispanic is someone that comes from a Spanish Speaking country, so absolutely. All countries in South America are Spanish-Speaking countries except for Brazil, which speaks Portuguese.
Where are the majority of Spanish-speaking countries located?
The majority of Spanish-speaking countries are located in Latin America, with the exception of Spain in Europe. These countries include Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and many others throughout Central and South America.
What to Spanish speaking countries have no outlet to an ocean?
Bolivia and Paraguay are the two Spanish-speaking countries in South America that are landlocked and do not have a direct outlet to an ocean.
Which two Spanish-speaking countries are landlocked?
The two Spanish-speaking countries that are landlocked are Bolivia and Paraguay.
What continent are most spanish speaking countries in?
Most Spanish-speaking countries are located in South America, specifically in countries such as Argentina, Colombia, and Peru. However, Spain is in Europe and also has Spanish as its official language.
Which countries have spanish there main speaking country?
Spain and most of South America
Why is spanish spoken in South America?
Because most of the countries of South America were once colonies of Spain. i like cheese
