Where around the world is spanish spoken?

Spanish is spoken in a vast region encompassing 20 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Here's a breakdown:

Americas:

* Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

* South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

* North America: Mexico, United States (especially in the southwest)

Europe:

* Spain: The origin of the Spanish language.

* Andorra: A small principality located in the Pyrenees Mountains.

* Equatorial Guinea: A small country on the west coast of Central Africa.

Africa:

* Western Sahara: A disputed territory in North Africa.

Other:

* Philippines: A significant number of Filipinos speak Spanish, primarily due to Spanish colonial rule in the past.

Note:

* This list includes countries where Spanish is an official language.

* Spanish is also spoken as a second language or minority language in many other countries, such as the United States, Brazil, and the Philippines.

* It's estimated that over 500 million people worldwide speak Spanish.

Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these countries or the history of the Spanish language!