MPU3405 Spanish for Communication and Culture
Lesson 1
Topic: Spanish speaking countries-
Society and Culture Overlook
Lessons 1-Assignment
Based on the (audio/visual) content of the video you have watched, provide the following information
ABOUT EACH ONE of the 21 Spanish speaking-countries presented. Used the model provided for your
assignment:
Info-needed
Country _____. Capital _____. Oficial Language:
_______. Population ____. Geographical Location:
______. Well-known people _______. Typical dishes
_______
MPU3405 Spanish for Communication and Culture
1. Mexico
- Capital: Mexico City
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 130 537 965
- Geographical Location: North America
- Typical Dishes: Tacos, Enchiladas, Gorditas
- Well-Known People: Salma Hayek, Diego Luna, Luis Miguel
2. Columbia
- Capital: Bogotá
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 49,153,120
- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, tama
- Well-Known People: Shakira, Pablo Escobar, Simón Bolivar
3. Espana (Spain)
- Capital: Madrid
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 47,050, 146
- Geographical Location: Europe
- Typical Dishes: Paella, Tapas, Tortillas
- Well-Known People: Dali, Picasso, Alvaro Morte
4. Argentina:
- Capital: Buenos Aires
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 44,652,125
- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Asado, Milanesa, Provoleta
- Well-Known People: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradonna, Che Guavara
5. Peru:
- Capital: Lima
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 31,147,93
- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Ceviche, Aji Dellina, Pollo a la brassa
- Well-Known People: Carlos I Noriega, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gaston Acurio
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6. Venezuela:
- Capital: Caracas
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 29,068,486
- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Arepas, Hallacas, Asado Negro
- Well-Known People: Simon Bolivar, Oscar D'Leon
7. Chile:
- Capital: Santiago
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 18,651,713
- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Epamanadas, pastel de choclo, humitas
- Well-Known People: Isabel Allende, Lucho Gatica, Gabriela Mistral
8. Ecuador:
- Capital: Quito
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 17,025,776
- Geographical Location:
- Typical Dishes: Seco de borrego,Bolon de verde, Dulce de higos
- Well-Known People: Diego Sarrano, Mike Judge, Guadalupa Larriva
9. Guatemala:
- Capital: Guatemala City
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 17,372,599
- Geographical Location:
- Typical Dishes: Churrasquito, Horchata, Rellenitos de Platano
- Well-Known People: Miguel Angel Asturias
10. Cuba:
- Capital: La Havana
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 11,647,251
- Geographical Location:
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- Typical Dishes: Boliche, Lichen Asado, Medianocha
- Well-Known People: Fidel Castro, Pitbull, Ana de Armas
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11. Bolivia:
- Capital: La Paz
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 11,487,863
- Geographical Location:
- Typical Dishes: Sandwich de Chola, Silpancho, Sonso de Yuca
- Well-Known People: Evo Morales, Ben Mikaelsen
12. República Dominicana:
- Capital: Santa Domingo
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 10,882,996
- Geographical Location:
- Typical Dishes: Sancocho, Kipe, Pollo Guisado
- Well-Known People: Juan Luis Guerra, Dania Ramirez
13. Honduras:
- Capital: Tegucigalpa
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 9,403,201
- Geographical Location: Central America
- Typical Dishes: Carne Asada, Baleadas, Pastelitios De Carne
- Well-Known People: Luis Moncada, Daniel Zacapa, Rocsi Diaz
14. Paraguay:
- Capital: Asuncion
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 6,831,343
- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Chipa, Bori-bori, Kiveve
- Well-Known People: Joaquin Balwin, Nestor Amarilla, Agustin Pio Barrios
15. El Salvador:
- Capital: San Salvador
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 6,411,558
- Geographical Location: Cental America
- Typical Dishes: Pupusas, Tamales, Yuca Frita
- Well-Known People: Alvaro Torres, Consuelo de Saint Exupery, Kevin Balmore
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16. Nicaragua:
- Capital: Managua
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 6,284,757
- Geographical Location: Central America
- Typical Dishes: Gallo Pinto, Indio Viejo, Elotes, Nacatamal
- Well-Known People: Ruben Darion, Barbabra Carrera
17. Costa Rica:
- Capital: San Jose
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 4,953,199
- Geographical Location: Central America
- Typical Dishes: Chifrijo, Ceviche Tico, Casado
- Well-Known People: Franklin Chang Diaz, Maribel Guardia, Debi Nova
18. Puerto Rico:
- Capital: San Juan
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 3,659,007
- Geographical Location: Central America
- Typical Dishes: Mofongo, Chicken Asapao, Alcapurrias
- Well-Known People: Ricky Martin, JLo, Chayanne
19. Panama:
- Capital: Panama City
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 4,162,618
- Geographical Location: Central Amercia
- Typical Dishes: Guacho De Mariscos, Pargo Frito, Carimanolas
- Well-Known People: Jordana Brewster, Ruben Blades
20. Uruguay:
- Capital: Montevideo
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 3,469,551
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- Geographical Location: South America
- Typical Dishes: Chivito Parrillada, Chorizo al Pan
- Well-Known People: Jose Mujica, Luis Suarez, Mario Bendetti
21. Equatorial Guinea:
- Capital: Malabo
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 1,313,894
- Geographical Location: Central Africa
- Typical Dishes: Sopa de Pescado, con cacahwete, Pescado con dos salsas
- Well-Known People: Alvaro Cervera, Emilio Buale Coka
