The African country of Equatorial Guinea (Guinea Ecuatorial) is the only African country with an official language of Spanish. The other official language is French, but Portuguese and 5 local languages are also widely spoken. It was previously the colony known as Spanish Guinea (1926-1968).
There are also Spanish territories in or near Africa:
- The Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean)
- Ceuta (city on the coast of Morocco)
- Melilla (city on the coast of Morocco)
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There are over 21 countries in which Spanish is declared the official language. Some countries, such as the Philippines and the United States, contain significant numbers of hispanophones (Spanish-speakers), despite that it is not the official language in those countries.
There are 21 countries where Spanish is the official language. These countries are located in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific.
More countries speak Spanish than French. Spanish is an official language in 21 countries, primarily in Central and South America, while French is an official language in 29 countries, primarily in Africa and Europe.
There are 21 countries where Spanish is considered an official language, including Spain in Europe, most countries in Central and South America, and Equatorial Guinea in Africa.
There are four continents that are home to countries whose official language (at least one official language) is Spanish. Europe: Spain North America: Mexico South America: many countries! Africa: Equatorial Guinea
There are over 21 countries in which Spanish is declared the official language. Some countries, such as the Philippines and the United States, contain significant numbers of hispanophones (Spanish-speakers), despite that it is not the official language in those countries.
There are 21 countries where Spanish is the official language. These countries are located in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific.
Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa where Spanish has official status.Guinea Ecuatorial (Equatorial Guinea). 5 local languages are spoken too in this country, but Spanish is the official language.
More countries speak Spanish than French. Spanish is an official language in 21 countries, primarily in Central and South America, while French is an official language in 29 countries, primarily in Africa and Europe.
Equitorial Guinea (Africa) uses Spanish as their official language. The Philippines used to hold Spanish as their official language until 1987. Additionally, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a partially recognized state in northern Africa, uses Spanish as one of its official languages. Other than these, there are no countries outside Europe and the Americas that use Spanish as an official language.
There are 21 countries where Spanish is considered an official language, including Spain in Europe, most countries in Central and South America, and Equatorial Guinea in Africa.
There are four continents that are home to countries whose official language (at least one official language) is Spanish. Europe: Spain North America: Mexico South America: many countries! Africa: Equatorial Guinea
Countries in Africa where English is an official language include:BotswanaCameroonThe GambiaGhanaKenyaLesothoLiberiaMadagascarMalawiMauritiusNamibiaNigeriaRwandaSeychellesSierra LeonSouth AfricaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaUgandaZambiaZimbabweHowever there are also countries in Africa that have English as a major language, but not as an official language.
Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language, along with French and Portuguese.
Africa does not have an official language. It is not a country.Africa is a continent with 54 different countries, and more than 100 official languages.
Only one Equatorial Guinea located in Central Africa.
Only one: Equatorial Guinea Or... what about Western Sahara? That used to be called Spanish Sahara.