Spanish, with its rich history dating back to the 9th century in the Iberian Peninsula, now resonates globally, reaching far beyond its origins. As a Romance language, it is derived from Latin with significant influence from Ancient Greek, and is noted for its vast contribution in various fields of academia, ranging from humanities and social sciences, to media and internet platforms. The language's expansiveness and global prevalence is unmistakably significant, with the United Nations, European Union, Organization of American States, Union of South American Nations, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, African Union among the international organizations recognizing Spanish as an official language. Key findings from the data include:
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Andorra | Significant |
Argentina | De facto |
Belize | Significant |
Bolivia | De jure |
Chile | De facto |
Colombia | De jure |
Costa Rica | De jure |
Cuba | De jure |
Dominican Republic | De jure |
Ecuador | De jure |
El Salvador | De jure |
Equatorial Guinea | De jure |
Gibraltar | Significant |
Guatemala | De jure |
Honduras | De jure |
Mexico | De facto |
Nicaragua | De jure |
Panama | De jure |
Paraguay | De jure |
Peru | De jure |
Puerto Rico | De jure |
Spain | De jure |
United States | Significant |
Uruguay | De facto |
Venezuela | De jure |