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Spanish as Official or de facto Language

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Countries where Spanish is an official (or serves as a de facto) language

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A world map shows the countries where Spanish is an official or de facto language. These countries are highlighted in light orange and include Spain, Central America, and the western region of South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Chile).

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Spanish as Official or de facto Language

Adult Females with only a Primary Education

Major Territorial Acquisitions (U.S.)

Value

Class

Rank

Percent

Extent of U.S., 1803

Louisiana Purchase, 1803

West Florida, 1810–1813

British Cession, 1818

East Florida, 1819

Northern Maine, 1842

Texas Annexation, 1845

Oregon Country, 1846

Mexican Cession, 1848

Gadsden Purchase, 1853

Alaska, 1867

Hawaii, 1898

91.6%79.0%7.81%30.8%98.3%16.6%50.1%57.7%66.4%12.6%63.8%91.5%
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