Latin America: A Region of Diversity
21 Main Countries of Latin America
Latin America consists of 21 main countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
AILLA: Archiving Indigenous Languages
Trilingual Digital Archive
The Archive of the Indigenous Languages of Latin America (AILLA) is a digital archive that preserves indigenous languages in Latin America. It is trilingual, with content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Diversity of Spanish Dialects
Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Latin America, but it has many different dialects due to the region's diverse geography and history.
- Caribbean Spanish: Spoken in countries like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, it is characterized by its fast pace and distinctive pronunciation.
- Mexican Spanish: Widely spoken in Mexico, it is known for its use of diminutives and unique slang terms.
- Andean Spanish: Spoken in countries like Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, it is heavily influenced by indigenous languages.
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