Spanish speaking countries in Europe, Africa and North America

Spanish speaking countries

​Objetivos:

1. Identify the Spanish-speaking countries in Europe, Africa, and North America.

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Locate the seven continents in the map

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Europa

Asia

Antartica

Africa

Australia

America del Norte

America del Sur

There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries on four continents using Spanish as their official language. The majority are located in the Americas. One country is located in Europe and one is located in Africa.

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​Where are the Spanish-speaking countries?

Multiple Choice

How many continents have Spanish-speaking countries?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 3

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What continents are home to Spanish-speaking countries?

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Asia

Australia

Europa

Africa

Antarctica

Norte America

Sur America

Multiple Choice

How many countries speak Spanish?

• 10

• 25

• 21

• 7

There is one Spanish-speaking country in Africa:

Equatorial Guinea

It is the smallest Spanish-speaking country with a population of around 1.6 million people. The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.

​Spanish-speaking countries in Africa

In 1778 Equatorial Guinea became a territory of Spain, and therefore its official language became Spanish. Equatorial Guinea was formerly known as Spanish Guinea.

It became independent from Spain on October 12, 1968. The official language is Spanish alongside French and Portuguese.

​Equatorial Guinea

• Equatorial Guinea is known for traditional sculpture and mask making.

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​Interesting facts

• The capital of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, is one of the only capitals in the world that is not located on the mainland. It is located on the island of Bioko.

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• Many Equatorian Guineans live according to ancient customs. One of the country's most famous celerations is the abira, which is believed to cleanse the community of evil.

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Multiple Choice

The only Spanish-speaking country in Africa is:

• Equator

• Little Guinea

• Equatorial Guinea

• España

Multiple Choice

The capital city of Equatorial Guinea is:

• Malabo

• Madrid

• Spanish Guinea

• Bioko

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A famous celebration in Equatorial Guinea that is believed to clean the community of evil is called ...

• San Fermin

• flamenco

• Abira

• Buñol

Spain (España) is the only Spanish-speaking country in Europe. The capital city of Spain is Madrid.

The Spanish language originated in Spain.

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​Spanish-speaking countries in Europe

​Spain - España

The Spanish language is also known as Castilian in Spain, after the dialect from which modern standard Spanish developed.

The Spanish language was brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers and Conquistadors in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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• The food - The Spanish paella is a rice dish made with vegetables, meat, sausage and seafood.

• ​Bull fighting - is a tradition that has been around in Spain for centuries.

• The unique festivals -

  • San Fermin Festival - Celebrated in Pamplona one week in July, features the running of the bulls, a huge tourist attraction.

  • La tomatina - is a food fight festival celebrated the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol. It last one hour.

• Flamenco - It is a type of traditional music and dance in Spain.

​Spain is known for:

​La Tomatina

​The running of the bulls

Multiple Choice

The only Spanish-speaking country in Europe is:

• Ecuador

• España

• Mexico

• Francia

Multiple Choice

The Spanish language originated in:

• Mexico

• Portugal

• Equatorial Guinea

• España

Multiple Choice

The capital city of Spain is:

• Barcelona

• Madrid

• Pamplona

• Buñol

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La Tomatina is ...

• a rice dish made with tomatoes

• a food fight festival

• A type of traditional music and dance

• A mask

There are 10 Spanish- speaking countries in Norte America.

​Mexico is our closest neighbor to the south.

The other countries are located in the regions of Central America and the Caribbean.

​Spanish-speaking countries in Norte America

The capital city of Mexico is Mexico City. Mexico borders the United States, Guatemala and Belize.

Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population with over 100 million people.

​Mexico

• Its rich culture - Mexican culture is a beautiful blend of the country's indiginous roots and its European conquest and colonization

• Ancient ruins - Did you know that Mexico is home to the world's largest (not tallest) pyramid? The Great Pyramid of Cholula.

• Its museums - Mexico City is the second city of the world with the largest number of museums

• The food - tacos, burritos, enchiladas are among the most popuar Mexican foods.

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​Mexico is known for:

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The Spanish-speaking country that shares a border with the U.S.A. is:

• Canada

• Panamá

• Mexico

• Guatemala

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Locate the seven continents in the map

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Africa

Australia

Antartica

Europa

Asia

America del Sur

America del Norte

The region of Central America connects the continent of Norte America with the continent of Sur America. It is considered part of Norte America.

Central America consists of seven countries.

​Central America

1. The smallest country in Central America is El Salvador.

2. The largest country is Nicaragua

3. Guatemala is the closest country to Mexico.

4. Panamá connects Norte America to Sur America

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​The Spanish - speaking countries in Central America

The Countries that make up Central America are:

1. Guatemala

2. Belize

3. El Salvador

4. Honduras

5. Nicaragua

6. Costa Rica

7. Panama

   All with Spanish as their primary language, except Belize, where English is the primary language.

​The Spanish-speaking countries in Central America

Multiple Choice

What do you call the region that connects South America to North America?

• Europe

• Mexico

• Central America

• Caribbean

Multiple Choice

Which Spanish-speaking country is closest to Mexico?

• Panamá

• El Salvador

• Guatemala

• Costa Rica

Multiple Choice

The smallest country in Central America is:

• Guatemala

• El Salvador

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

Multiple Choice

The largest country in Central America is:

• Guatemala

• El Salvador

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

Multiple Choice

The largest Spanish speaking country by population is:

• Guatemala

• Mexico

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

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The Islands of the Caribbean include three Spanish-speaking countries:

1. Cuba

2. Puerto Rico

3. Dominican Republic

Cuba is the largest of all Caribbean Islands.

​The Caribbean Islands

• Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States (a territory of the United States). There are two official languages in Perto Rico: Spanish and English.

• The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of Hispaniola. It shares this island with Haiti, which is completely independent and speaks a different language: French.

​Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Match

Match the following:

• This country shares the Hispaniola with Haiti.

• The largest island in the Caribbean Sea is:

• The island that is a Commonwealth of the United States is:

Dominican Republic

Cuba

Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

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Match

Match the following

Panamá

El Salvador

Nicaragua

Mexico

Guatemala

• Panamá

• El Salvador

• Nicaragua

• Mexico

• Guatemala

Match

Match the following

Equatorial Guinea

España

Puerto Rico

Cuba

Dominican Republic

• Equatorial Guinea

• España

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Dominican Republic

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Label the countries in Central America.

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Costa Rica

Nicaragua

Honduras

Guatemala

Panama

El Salvador

Poll

I can name and locate the Spanish-speaking countries in Norte America.

• All 10 of them.

• Maybe seven

• At least 5

• Maybe one