Countries where Spanish is an official language:
* North America: Mexico,
* Central America: Guatemala, Belize (limited official use), El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
* South America: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
* Europe: Spain, Andorra
* Africa: Equatorial Guinea
* Oceania: Western Sahara (disputed territory)
Regions with significant Spanish-speaking populations:
* United States: Large communities in Florida, California, New York, Texas, and other states.
* Other parts of North America: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and some areas of Canada.
* Africa: Some areas of Morocco, and communities in other North African countries.
* Asia: Philippines (some Spanish influences remain due to colonization).
It's important to note:
* Language varieties: Spanish has many regional variations, with distinct dialects and accents.
* Language mixing: In many places, Spanish coexists with other languages, leading to code-switching and hybrid forms of communication.
This overview provides a general picture, but the global reach of Spanish is vast and constantly evolving.
