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What official languages are spoken in the Americas?

The Americas are a vast continent with a rich linguistic diversity. Here is a breakdown of the official languages spoken in North, Central, and South America:

North America:

* United States: English (official at the federal level, but no official language at the state level).

* Canada: English and French (both official).

* Mexico: Spanish (official).

* Belize: English (official).

* Costa Rica: Spanish (official).

* Guatemala: Spanish (official), also 21 Mayan languages are recognized.

* Honduras: Spanish (official).

* Nicaragua: Spanish (official).

* Panama: Spanish (official).

Central America:

* El Salvador: Spanish (official).

South America:

* Argentina: Spanish (official).

* Bolivia: Spanish (official), also 36 indigenous languages are recognized.

* Brazil: Portuguese (official).

* Chile: Spanish (official).

* Colombia: Spanish (official).

* Ecuador: Spanish (official), also 13 indigenous languages are recognized.

* Guyana: English (official).

* Paraguay: Spanish and Guarani (both official).

* Peru: Spanish (official), also 47 indigenous languages are recognized.

* Suriname: Dutch (official).

* Uruguay: Spanish (official).

* Venezuela: Spanish (official).

Caribbean:

* Antigua and Barbuda: English (official).

* Bahamas: English (official).

* Barbados: English (official).

* Cuba: Spanish (official).

* Dominica: English (official).

* Dominican Republic: Spanish (official).

* Grenada: English (official).

* Haiti: French and Haitian Creole (both official).

* Jamaica: English (official).

* Saint Kitts and Nevis: English (official).

* Saint Lucia: English (official).

* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: English (official).

* Trinidad and Tobago: English (official).

This is not an exhaustive list, as many other languages are spoken in the Americas, including indigenous languages, immigrant languages, and languages used in specific communities.

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