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Why do so many countries in Central and South America speak Spanish?
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∙ 12y ago
Most of South America consisted of colonies of Spain, or had Spanish settlements, after the Spanish explorations and conquests that began in 1492.
Central and South America are referred to as "Latin America" because of the Romance languages introduced there (Spanish, Portuguese, and French. In most cases, Catholicism also accompanied these European conquests.
Brazil was settled by the Portuguese under the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), and the three Guianas were colonies of England, France, and the Netherlands.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe language that a country speaks is indicative of what nation "owned" the land years before.
Americans speak English because England owned the USA before the revolution. Spain owned and colonized much of the South American Countries.
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∙ 12y agoThe Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America were all once colonies of Spain.
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∙ 11y agoThe majority of the countries in South America were colonized by Spain., hence the dominance of Spanish in S.A
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∙ 8y agoDuring colonial time, Spanish and Portuguese colonized these area. They make settlements and the settlers thought the local Spanish or Portuguese.
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∙ 6y agoBecause that's the definition of "Latin" America. Any country that speaks a Romance language.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the Spanish invaded America
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∙ 12y agoBecause they were once colonies of Spain.
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The name of the spanish explorers who claimed land in central south America?
The name of the spanish explorers who came tocentral and south america?
Central America lies between Mexico and south America.how many countries are in the Central America?
There are 7.
Why are the countries of central America and the Caribbean less dependent on river systems than south America?
Central American Culture
Who were the group of people that conquered most of Mexico central America and south America?
Spanish conquistadors.
What natural resources were the Spanish explorers looking for in Central and South America?
sexism
What is the official language of most of the countries in south and central America?
spanish
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 4 countries did the spanish control?
The spanish controlled most of Central American and most of South America
Where are most spanish speaking countries situated?
Most are located in South and Central America.
How many countries are there in central America and south America?
There are 17 countries in North and Central and South America.
Where is Spanish spoken as a first language?
Spanish is spoken as a first language in countries such as Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and many others in Latin America and Europe. It is also spoken widely in the United States as a result of historical ties and migration.
What were some the effects of the Spanish conquest of Central and South America?
Central and most countries of south america speak Spanish as the official langue Sorry i only know that one but i hope i could help
What. Were some of the effects of the Spanish conquest of Central and South America?
Central and most countries of south america speak Spanish as the official langue Sorry i only know that one but i hope i could help
What is the language spoken in Latin America?
the term "Latin America" refers only to the spanish speaking countries of North, South, and Central America. So the answer is Spanish.
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 are the spanish speaking countries in 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 countries outside of south America speak spanish?
Some countries outside of South America where Spanish is spoken include Spain, Mexico, the United States, and the Philippines. Spanish is also spoken in various countries in the Caribbean region, such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.
