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- Spanish is the official language spoken by a majority of the population, although 13 native languages are also recognized, including Quechua and Shuar.
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Official or national language. Spanish is the official language (either by law or de facto) in 20 sovereign states (including Equatorial Guinea, where it is official but not a native language), one dependent territory, and one partially recognized state, totaling around 442 million people. [1] [2]
Aug 1, 2017 · The principal language of Ecuador is Spanish, which is spoken by approximately 93% of the population. This language was first introduced by Spanish colonizers during the 16th century and became the language of government, business, and religion.
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- List of Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals. Did you know that Spanish is the official language of 20 countries and one U.S. territory? You probably know that most of these countries are in Latin America, but you may be surprised to learn that Spanish is also the official language of a country in Africa!
- México. Mexico has the largest population of Spanish speakers in the world. Día de los Muertos(Day of the Dead) is celebrated in Mexico on November 2nd.
- Guatemala. The most popular traditional Guatemalan dish is Pepián, which is a spicy meat stew. Travel Tip. Go to Tikal to experience what a Mayan city was actually like.
- Honduras. Catracho is a colloquial way to refer to a person from Honduras. Roatán, an island off the coast of Honduras, is a scuba-diving mecca.
6 days ago · President: Daniel Noboa. Capital: Quito. Population: (2024 est.) 17,340,000. Form Of Government: unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [137]) 1. (Show more) Official Language: Spanish 2. Recent News. May 6, 2024, 10:33 PM ET (AP) Associated Press images of migrants' struggle are recognized with a Pulitzer Prize.
6 days ago · Background. What is now Ecuador formed part of the northern Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533. Quito -- the traditional name for the area -- became a seat of Spanish colonial government in 1563 and part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717.
