Hispanic America

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Not to be confused with
Hispanic and Latino American
.
Map of countries that make up Hispanic America

The region known as Hispanic America (

Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion.[4]

Hispanic America is sometimes grouped together with Brazil under the term "Ibero-America", meaning those countries in the Americas with cultural roots in the Iberian Peninsula.[a] Hispanic America also contrasts with Latin America, which includes not only Hispanic America, but also Brazil (the former Portuguese America) and the former French colonies in the Western Hemisphere (areas that are now in either the United States or Canada are usually excluded).[5]

History

The

Napoleon's intervention in Spain in 1808 and the consequent chaos initiated the dismemberment of the Spanish Empire, as the Hispanic American territories began their struggle for emancipation. By 1830, the only remaining Spanish American territories were the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico, until the 1898 Spanish–American War.[6]

The

FMLN of El Salvador
.

Demographics

Countries

Country Population[7] Area (km2) GDP (nominal [USD, billions])[8] GDP (nominal) per capita GDP (PPP) GDP (PPP) per capita
Argentina Argentina 45,376,763 2,780,400 418.15 9,121.56 1,015.01 22,141.44
Bolivia Bolivia 11,673,029 1,098,581 43.11 3,624.15 105.06 8,832.32
Chile Chile 19,116,209 756,950 307.94 15,617.13 491.53 24,928.25
Colombia Colombia 50,882,884 1,141,748 295.61 5,752.67 780.26 15,184.18
Costa Rica Costa Rica 5,094,114 51,000 61.18 11,805.84 107.09 20,666.67
Cuba Cuba 11,326,616 110,861 93.79[9] 8,270.00 134.80 12,300.00
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic 10,847,904 48,730 83.92 7,951.35 208.96 19,799.14
Ecuador Ecuador 17,643,060 256,370 100.59 5,665.18 201.19 11,330.60
El Salvador El Salvador 6,486,201 21,040 26.28 4,031.27 57.95 8,890.78
Guatemala Guatemala 16,858,333 108,890 81.40 4,439.46 158.57 8,648.04
Honduras Honduras 9,904,608 112,492 26.16 2,585.97 57.65 5,698.47
Mexico Mexico 128,932,753 1,972,550 1,192.48 9,246.01 2,613.80 20,266.32
Nicaragua Nicaragua 6,624,554 129,494 12.28 1,876.90 36.96 5,648.20
Panama Panama 4,314,768 75,571 59.38 13,689.51 131.81 30,388.36
Paraguay Paraguay 7,132,530 406,752 37.84 5,145.63 98.93 13,454.20
Peru Peru 32,971,846 1,285,220 225.92 6,678.27 439.26 12,984.88
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico[sn 1] 3,194,034 9,104 100.68 32,232.71 112.27 35,942.78
Uruguay Uruguay 3,473,727 176,215 55.46 15,653.11 83.17 23,474.28
Venezuela Venezuela 28,435,943 916,445 42.53 1,541.70 144.74 5,178.27
Total 420,289,876 11,458,413 3,264.70 7,767.73 6,979.01 16,605.23
  1. ^ Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States United States.

Largest cities

City Country Population Metro
Mexico City  Mexico 9,209,944 21,804,515
Buenos Aires  Argentina 3,054,300 12,806,866
Bogotá  Colombia 7,963,734 12,545,272
Lima  Peru 8,894,000 9,569,468
Santiago  Chile 5,428,590 7,112,000
Guadalajara  Mexico 1,385,621 5,286,642
Caracas  Venezuela 3,273,863 5,239,364
Guatemala City  Guatemala 2,149,188 4,500,000
Monterrey  Mexico 1,133,814 4,106,054
Medellín  Colombia 2,636,101 3,731,447
Quito  Ecuador 2,011,388 3,156,182
Guayaquil  Ecuador 2,698,077 3,113,725
Havana  Cuba 2,350,000 3,073,000
Maracaibo  Venezuela 2,201,727 2,928,043
Santo Domingo  Dominican Republic 965,040[10] 2,908,607[11]
Puebla  Mexico 1,399,519 2,728,790
Asunción  Paraguay 525,294 2,698,401
Cali  Colombia 2,068,386 2,530,796
San Juan  Puerto Rico[sn 1] 434,374 2,509,007
San Salvador  El Salvador 540,090 2,223,092
San José  Costa Rica 1,543,000 2,158,898
Toluca  Mexico 820,000 1,936,422
Montevideo  Uruguay 1,325,968 1,868,335
Managua  Nicaragua 1,380,300 1,825,000
Barranquilla  Colombia 1,148,506 1,798,143
Santa Cruz  Bolivia 1,594,926 1,774,998
Valencia
  Venezuela 894,204 1,770,000
Tijuana  Mexico 1,286,157 1,751,302
Tegucigalpa  Honduras 1,230,000 1,600,000
La Paz  Bolivia 872,480 1,590,000
Panama City  Panama 990,641 1,500,000
Barquisimeto  Venezuela 1,116,000 1,500,000
León  Mexico 1,278,087
1,488,000
Córdoba  Argentina 1,309,536 1,452,000
Ciudad Juárez  Mexico 1,301,452 1,343,000
San Pedro Sula  Honduras 1,250,000 1,300,000
Maracay  Venezuela 1,007,000 1,300,000
Rosario  Argentina 908,163 1,203,000
Torreón  Mexico 548,723 1,144,000
Bucaramanga  Colombia 516,512 1,055,331
  1. ^ Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the  United States.

Ethnology

The population of the Hispanic America is made up of the descendants of three large racial groups and their combinations:


• The

Mayan
and others.

• Those of European ancestry, mainly Spanish, and Italian.

• Africans who were brought over to Hispanic America during the

Slave Trade
.


Unlike in the United States, there were no anti-miscegenation policies in

MtDNA or Y chromosome). In countries such as Chile and Colombia almost the entire white population was shown to have some non-European admixture.[12][13][14][15]

Frank Moya Pons, a Dominican historian documented that Spanish colonists intermarried with Taíno women, and, over time, these mestizo descendants intermarried with Africans, creating a tri-racial Creole culture. 1514 census records reveal that 40% of Spanish men in the colony of Santo Domingo had Taíno wives.[16]

The most common combinations are:

•

Mestizos
, those of mixed ancestry.


Ethnic distribution, in 2005[17] - Population estimates, as of 2020[7]
Country Population[18][19] Mestizos Whites Others
 Argentina 45,376,763 30.0% 65.0% 5.0%
 Bolivia 11,673,029 50.0% 1.0% 49.0%
 Chile 19,116,209 35.0% 60.0% 5.0%
 Colombia 50,882,884 51.0% 35.0% 14.0%
 Costa Rica 5,094,114 50.0% 45.0% 5.0%
 Cuba 11,326,616 25.0% 55.0% 15.0%
 Dominican Republic 10,847,904 65.0% 24.0% 11.0%
 Ecuador 17,643,060 76.0% 8.0% 16.0%
 El Salvador 6,486,201 86.0% 13.0% 1.0%
 Guatemala 16,858,333 60.0% 1.0% 39.0%
 Honduras 9,904,608 90.0% 2.0% 8.0%
 Mexico 128,932,753 51.0% 40.0% 9.0%
 Nicaragua 6,624,554 70.0% 16.0% 14.0%
 Panama 4,314,768 69.0% 17.0% 14.0%
 Paraguay 7,132,530 94.0% 5.0% 1.0%
 Peru 32,971,846 51.0% 3.0% 46.0%
 Uruguay 3,473,727 15.0% 70.0% 15.0%
 Venezuela 28,435,943 53.0% 32.0% 15.0%
Total 420,289,876 50.0% 33.0% 17.0%

Languages

Quechua, Guarani, Aymara, Nahuatl, Mayan languages, Mapudungun.

Spanish is the official language in most Hispanic American countries, and it is spoken by the vast majority of the population.

Native American languages are widely spoken in Chile, Peru, Guatemala, Bolivia, Paraguay and Mexico, and, to a lesser degree, in Panama, Ecuador, Colombia,and Venezuela. In some Hispanic American countries, the population of speakers of indigenous languages tends to be very small or even non-existent (e.g. Uruguay
). Mexico contains the largest variety of indigenous languages; there, the most spoken native language is Nahuatl.

In

Guaraní, along with Spanish, is an official language of Paraguay, and is spoken by a majority of the population (who are, for the most part, bilingual), and it is co-official with Spanish in the Argentine province of Corrientes. In Nicaragua, Spanish is the official language, but on the country's Caribbean coast English and indigenous languages such as Miskito, Sumo, and Rama also hold official status. Colombia recognizes all indigenous languages spoken within its territory as official, though fewer than 1% of its population are native speakers of these languages. Nahuatl
is one of the 62 native languages spoken by indigenous people in Mexico, which are officially recognized by the government as "national languages" along with Spanish.

Other European languages spoken in Hispanic America include: English, by some groups in Puerto Rico and descendants of British settlers in Argentina and Chile; German, in southern Chile and portions of Argentina, Venezuela, and Paraguay; Italian, in Argentina, Venezuela, and Uruguay; Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian in Argentina; and Welsh, in southern Argentina.[20][21][22][23][24][25]

Arabic in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and Chile; and Chinese
throughout South America.

In several nations, especially in the Caribbean region,

creole languages
are spoken. Creole languages of mainland Latin America, similarly, are derived from European languages and various African tongues.

The

Garifuna people a mixed race Zambo people who were the result of mixing between Indigenous Caribbeans and escaped Black slaves. Primarily an Arawakan language
, it has influences from Caribbean and European languages.

Culture

Cuisine

Aztec and Mayan—and Spanish influences.[citation needed
]

Mexican cuisine is considered intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO and can be found all over the United States.

In the United States, with its growing Hispanic population, food staples from

Tex-Mex cuisine
. This cuisine, which originated in Texas, is based on maize products, heavily spiced ground beef, cheese and tomato sauces with chilies. This cuisine is widely available not just in the United States but across other countries, where American exports are found. In Florida, Cuban food is widely available. All of these Hispanic foods in the United States have evolved in character as they have been commercially americanized by large restaurant chains and food companies.

The cuisine of Spain has many regional varieties, with

Mediterranean flavors based on olive oil, garlic, and tomatoes and due to its long Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, has been graced with a great variety and availability of seafood. In the inland communities of Spain, there is a long tradition of cured meat of different kinds, in addition to an abundance of dishes such as roasts and stews, based on beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. The European and Arab heritage of Spain is reflected in its food, along with cosmopolitan influences beginning in the many new ingredients brought in from the New World since the 16th century, e.g. tomatoes, potatoes, or chocolate, and the more modern tastes introduced from Europe since the 19th century, especially through French and Italian dishes. It is only in the last ten years [when?] that Hispanic American dishes have been introduced in Spain. In the United States and Canada, the number of Hispanic restaurants has become a growing trend, following the tapas
-style restaurants fashion that first appeared in North America in the 1990s.

Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican cuisines, on the other hand, tend to use a lot of

Francophone
majority, is very similar to its regional neighbors in terms of influences and ingredients used.

The

European immigration had on its national culture. Grilled meats are a staple of most meals as are pastas, potatoes, rice, paella and a variety of vegetables (Argentina is a huge exporter of agricultural products). Italian influence is also seen in the form of pizza and ice cream
, both of which are integral components of national cuisine.

Uruguayan cuisine is similar to that of Argentina, though seafood is much more dominant in this coastal nation. As another one of the world's largest producers, wine is as much a staple drink to Uruguayans as beer is to Germans.

In Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile, potato dishes are typical since the potato is originally from this region. Beef and chicken are common sources of meat. In the Highlands is the cuy, a South American name for guinea pig, a common meat. Given the coastal location, both countries have extensive fishing fleets, which provide a wealth of seafood options, including the signature South American dish, ceviche. While potato is an important ingredient in the Highlands, Rice is the main side dish on the coast.

This diversity in staples and cuisine is also evident in the differing regional cuisines within the national borders of the individual countries.

Symbols

Flag

Flag of Hispanic Heritage. Motto: Justicia, Paz, Unión y Fraternidad ("Justice, Peace, Union and Fraternity").[26]

While relatively unknown, there is a flag representing the countries of Spanish America, its people, history and shared cultural legacy.

It was created in October 1933 by Ángel Camblor,

Uruguayan army. It was adopted by all the states of Spanish America during the Pan-American Conference of the same year in Montevideo, Uruguay.[26]

The white background stands for peace, the

Niña, Pinta, and Santa María, used in his first voyage from Spain to the New World in 1492. The deep lilac color of the crosses evokes the color of the lion on the coat of arms of the medieval Crown of Castile.[27]

Religion

The Spanish and the Portuguese took the

Roman Catholic faith to their colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia; Roman Catholicism remains the predominant religion amongst most Hispanic Americans.[28] Membership in Protestant denominations is increasing, particularly in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and other countries.[29] In particular, Pentecostalism has experienced massive growth.[30][31] This movement is increasingly attracting Latin America's middle classes.[32] Anglicanism
also has a long and growing presence in Latin America.

Countries Population Total Christians % Christian Population Unaffiliated % Unaffiliated Population Other religions % Other religions Population Source
 Argentina 43,830,000 85.4% 37,420,000 12.1% 5,320,000 2.5% 1,090,000 [33]
 Bolivia 11,830,000 94.0% 11,120,000 4.1% 480,000 1.9% 230,000 [33]
 Chile 18,540,000 88.3% 16,380,000 9.7% 1,800,000 2.0% 360,000 [33]
 Colombia 52,160,000 92.3% 48,150,000 6.7% 3,510,000 1.0% 500,000 [33]
 Costa Rica 5,270,000 90.8% 4,780,000 8.0% 420,000 1.2% 70,000 [33]
 Cuba 11,230,000 58.9% 6,610,000 23.2% 2,600,000 17.9% 2,020,000 [33]
 Dominican Republic 11,280,000 88.0% 9,930,000 10.9% 1,230,000 1.1% 120,000 [33]
 Ecuador 16,480,000 94.0% 15,490,000 5.6% 920,000 0.4% 70,000 [33]
 El Salvador 6,670,000 88.0% 5,870,000 11.2% 740,000 0.8% 60,000 [33]
 Guatemala 18,210,000 95.3% 17,360,000 3.9% 720,000 0.8% 130,000 [33]
 Honduras 9,090,000 87.5% 7,950,000 10.5% 950,000 2.0% 190,000 [33]
 Mexico 126,010,000 94.1% 118,570,000 5.7% 7,240,000 0.2% 200,000 [33]
 Nicaragua 6,690,000 85.3% 5,710,000 13.0% 870,000 1.7% 110,000 [33]
 Panama 4,020,000 92.7% 3,720,000 5.0% 200,000 2.3% 100,000 [33]
 Paraguay 7,630,000 96.9% 7,390,000 1.1% 90,000 2.0% 150,000 [33]
 Peru 32,920,000 95.4% 31,420,000 3.1% 1,010,000 1.5% 490,000 [33]
 Puerto Rico[sn 1] 3,790,000 90.5% 3,660,000 7.3% 80,000 2.2% 40,000 [33]
 Uruguay 3,490,000 57.0% 1,990,000 41.5% 1,450,000 1.5% 50,000 [33]
 Venezuela 33,010,000 89.5% 29,540,000 9.7% 3,220,000 0.8% 250,000 [33]
  1. ^ Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the  United States.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The adjective "Ibero-American" usually refers only to countries of the Western Hemisphere, but in the title of the Organization of Ibero-American States it refers to Iberian and (Ibero-)American countries, plus Equatorial Guinea.

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