Countries where Spanish is spoken

There are 21 countries that call Spanish their official language. They are most often located in large patches that were once inhabited or settled by the Spanish empire, but some settlements, such as Equatorial Guinea, are the sole speakers of Spanish as an official language on a continent. Central and South America, both of which are a part of Latin America, in addition to the Caribbean, are the regions of the world most influenced by the colonial Spanish empire. The 21 nations where Spanish is spoken primarily are:

Spanish Speaking Countries

Spain (Europe)

Mexico (North America)

Costa Rica (Central America)

El Salvador (Central America)

Guatemala (Central America)

Honduras (Central America)

Nicaragua (Central America)

Panama (Central America)

Cuba (Caribbean)

Dominican Republic (Caribbean)

Equatorial Guinea (Africa)

Argentina (South America)

Bolivia (South America)

Chile (South America)

Colombia (South America)

Ecuador (South America)

Paraguay (South America)

Peru (South America)

Uruguay (South America)

Venezuela (South America)

Puerto Rico* (Caribbean)