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The region of the Americas where Romance languages — those derived from Latin — are officially or primarily spoken. Latin America is typically contrasted with Anglo-America where English, a Germanic language, predominates.
Definitions for what comprises Latin America vary. From a sociopolitical perspective, Latin America generally includes territories in the Americas where Spanish or Portuguese prevail: Mexico; most of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Territories where other Romance languages such as French (e.g., Quebec in Canada) or derivatives like Papiamento or Kreyol predominate are frequently not reckoned as parts of Latin America, despite French origins of the concept. Sometimes, particularly in the United States, the term "Latin America" is used to refer to all of the Americas south of the U.S., including countries such as Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and Suriname where non-Romance languages prevail. Conversely, it is often used in Brazil to designate their Spanish-speaking counterparts within this area.
Geopolitically, Latin America is divided into 20 independent countries and several dependent territories. Brazil is by far the largest country of Latin America, both in area and population. Its official language, Portuguese, sets it apart from other Latin American countries which predominately use Spanish as their official language.
OUR MISSIONARIES
Scott & Christi Bailes Mexico Larry & Judy Sexton Honduras Jon & Terri Shuerger Mexico Ronnie & Lou Ann Smith Mexico Vaughn & Dana Wilson Mexico Larry & Lydabelle Barrett Brazil Joel & Cynthia Dickens Brazil Milton & Sharon Nunes Brazil Chris & Lois Tignor Ecuador Joe & Sylvia Wells Ecuador |
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