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How many countries have Spanish as their official language?

21

Colombia

A country of extreme diversity in climate, Colombia offers a little bit of everything! There's a region that has an extreme amount of rainfall, mountains that are snowcapped throughout the year, a peninsula that's almost always dry, and zones with a tropical climate. Colombia is, of course, known for its coffee, and is also becoming a popular destination for cruise ships. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Colombiano Capital: Bogotá Población: 45.600.000

Mexico

A diverse land, Mexico has every weather type except snow and offers beautiful beaches, dense jungles, historical ruins, and popular food. This country is home to many indigenous groups. Ubicación: Norteamérica Nacionalidad: Mexicano Capital: Ciudad de México Población: 108.700.891

Puerto Rico

An island of mountains and beaches in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is a territory of the U.S. and Americans can travel there without a passport. The opportunities for nature adventures are endless. There are tropical beaches for surfing or relaxing, canyons and caverns for hiking and exploring, and plenty of famous cultural music for listening and dancing. Ubicación: El Caribe Nacionalidad: Puertorriqueño Capital: San Juan Población: 3.944.259

Argentina

Argentina is the largest of the Spanish-speaking countries in South America. It offers both beach and ski resorts. It also has dog sledding on glaciers, and horseback riding on the gaucho farms. It's food is influenced by countries from all over the world. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Argentino Capital: Buenos Aires Población: 39.921.833

What countries share a region of glaciers in South America?

Chile Argentina

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is world famous for its peaceful life, beaches, and jungle communities. The country has become a popular location for the summer and retirement homes of people from all over the world. Ubicación: América Central Nacionalidad: Costarricense Capital: San José Población: 4.328.000

What country restricts travel by American citizens to specific reasons like journalism and research?

Cuba

Venezuela

Dubbed "The Land of Grace," by its first European visitor, Christopher Columbus, Venezuela has a diverse geography and population. Its capital, Caracas, located on the Caribbean coast, is the home of the South American hero, Simon Bolivar. Bolivar led several countries in the fight for independence from Spanish rule. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Venezolano Capital: Caracas Población: 28.674.757

What country is home of the Galapagos Islands?

Ecuador

Spanish is spoken in Brazil, the largest country in South America.

False

Peru

From Machu Picchu, "The Lost City of the Incas," to the mysterious Nazca lines, Peru is an ancient land of mystery, beauty, and history. The modern capital, Lima, retains many traces of Spanish-colonial times, but parts of the Peruvian Amazon remain untouched by humans. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind when Peru is mentioned are llamas. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Peruano Capital: Lima Población: 28.674.757

Bolivia

Home of half of the largest lake in South America, Bolivia offers kayaking and sailing even though it has no beaches. Since it's located in the Andes, it's also a mountaineering paradise of desert, snow, and jungle. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Boliviano Capital: La Paz Población: 8.857.870

Honduras

Honduras has a unique Central American culture that's influenced by the Caribbean people. It has dense jungles, and is famous for hiking. It has a coastline of clear Caribbean water. Ubicación: América Central Nacionalidad: Hondureño Capital: Tegucigalpa Población: 7.326.496

Guatemala

Known for its colorful arts and crafts, Guatemala has mild weather in most of its areas year round. This country is in one of the least-urbanized regions of the Spanish-speaking world. Ubicación: América Central Nacionalidad: Guatemalteco Capital: Ciudad de Guatemala Población: 12.800.000

Paraguay

Like Bolivia, Paraguay has no coastline and no beaches, but its southern border is the second largest river in South America. Paraguay has a substantial indigenous history, a language still spoken by almost all of its population, and a thriving industry. It's the world's largest exporter of hydroelectric power. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Paraguayo Capital: Asunción Población: 6.158.000

Panama

Literally the passageway through the Americas, Panama is the home of the famous canal. It's also a draw for people worldwide who wish to live in a peaceful atmosphere with a low cost of living. Ubicación: América Central Nacionalidad: Panameño Capital: Ciudad de Panamá Población: 3.320.000

What country is a territory of the U. S. and doesn't require a passport for travel?

Puerto Rico

Cuba

Several decades ago, a law was passed that forbid U.S. currency in Cuba, unless it was used for journalism, research, or visiting a family member who's suffering from a serious illness. This means that tourism is not an option for most U.S. citizens, but the Cuban culture is greatly enjoyed throughout the U.S. and its influence is heard in American jazz. Ubicación: El Caribe Nacionalidad: Cubano Capital: La Habana Población: 11.382.820

Chile

Since Chile and Argentina are side-by-side on the southern tip of South America, they share most of the same climate. It's easy to find Chile on a map of South America; it's long and lean, and its western border runs more than 1,000 miles along the Pacific coast. Chile's Atacama Desert is the driest in the world, and the Antarctic region holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded, -128.6 F! Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Chileno Capital: Santiago Población: 16.598.074

What was the first Spanish-speaking country?

Spain

Spain

The motherland of the Spanish language. Spain is full of rich European history, and its influence has spread throughout many countries. The climate ranges from cool and dry to hot and tropical. Ubicación: Europa Nacionalidad: Español Capital: Madrid Población: 45.116.894

Nicaragua

This country is the home of a lake that opens to the ocean. This lake offers great adventures, but people must be careful of the sharks! The sharks are believed to be a species of a bull shark that enter the lake by jumping through the rapids of a river that connects with the Caribbean Sea. Ubicación: América Central Nacionalidad: Nicaragüense Capital: Managua Población: 5.603.000

Ecuador

This country's name represents its location--the equator. Although Ecuador doesn't have tropical beaches, it has much to offer nature lovers. The famous Galapagos Islands are located here along with part of the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Ecuatoriano Capital: Quito Población: 13.850.000

Dominican Republic

This is another island in the Caribbean, with similar adventures to those found in Puerto Rico, but a passport is needed to travel here. The Dominican Republic is known for its all-inclusive beach resort packages and beautiful scenery. Ubicación: El Caribe Nacionalidad: Dominicano Capital: Santo Domingo Población: 9.183.984

Equatorial Guinea

This is one of the smallest countries in Africa. It includes several islands, and one is the location of the country's capital, Malabo. If you're studying more than one foreign language in high school, this country may interest you. It has both Spanish and French as official languages. Ubicación: África Nacionalidad: Guineano Capital: Malabo Población: 504.000

You can find beaches, deserts, mountains, and rainforests in Spanish-speaking countries. true/false

True

Uraguay

Uruguay has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. Remember, countries south of the equator like Uruguay, have summer when the United States has winter. The country's main source of income is natural or ecological farming, which places exports from Uruguay in high demand. Ubicación: Suramérica Nacionalidad: Uruguayo Capital: Montevideo Población: 3.323.906

El Salvador

With six-organized routes of travel for visitors, El Salvador is a great destination for those who enjoy delicious food and a variety of adventure, culture, and industry. Visitors can explore volcanic craters, learn how to make traditional arts and crafts, and visit coffee plantations known to have the best coffee in the world. There are even opportunities for an aerial view from a zip line canopy. Ubicación: América Central Nacionalidad: Salvadoreño Capital: San Salvador Población: 6.948.073

Do all of the countries of Central and South America have Spanish as their official language?

no