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Hispanic America

Discover a huge part of the Americas where people speak Spanish and share amazing traditions!

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Hispanic America (orthographic projection)

Hispanic America (orthographic projection)

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Diego Rivera, Pre-Hispanic America, 1950.
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Immigration Reform Leaders Arrested in Washington DC
Hidalgo Park Quiosco, Houston, Texas 1302091242BW
Part of a gold belt, recovered from the wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Esperanza, made in Spain or Hispanic America, about 1650. Fragments of a belt made from gold openwork links. Engraved gold.
Immigration Reform Leaders Arrested in Washington DC
Immigration Reform Leaders Arrested in Washington DC
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Simon Bolivar in Castro, Chiloe
Simon Bolivar 'The Liberator'
Google Street View - Pan-American Trek - Welcome to Mexico!

Key Facts

Location
Countries and territories in the Americas where Spanish is the main language.
Main Language
Spanish.
Predominant Religion
Latin Catholicism.
Fun Fact
Some countries in Hispanic America also have indigenous languages spoken by many people.

Where is Hispanic America?

Imagine a giant land stretching from the tippy-top of North America all the way down to the bottom of South America! That's where you'll find Hispanic America. It's a super big area filled with sunny beaches, tall mountains, and steamy rainforests. Think of it like a giant playground with lots of different countries, all connected by a shared language: Spanish!

Who Lives There?

Millions and millions of people call Hispanic America home! They are called Hispanics. Many people in these countries speak Spanish, but some also speak other languages that have been around for a very, very long time, like Quechua or Mayan. It's like having lots of different languages in one big family. Most people also follow a religion called Latin Catholicism.

What Do They Do?

People in Hispanic America work in all sorts of jobs! Some farm delicious fruits and vegetables, others work in big factories making things, and some explore the earth for important resources. They also trade with other countries, sending out cool stuff and bringing in new things. It's like a giant marketplace where everyone shares and works together.

Fun Facts About Hispanic America!

Did you know that Hispanic America is made up of many countries? The main language is Spanish, but in places like Puerto Rico, English is also spoken. Sometimes, Hispanic America is grouped with Brazil and called Ibero-America. It's a place full of history, culture, and exciting adventures waiting to be discovered!

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