Spanish Language Day is celebrated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) hall. At the celebration event it is indicated that on April 23, the Day of Spanish language is commemorated throughout the world as it coincides with the anniversary of the death of Spanish writer Miguel de Carvantes Saavedra. Meanwhile this year due to different reasons, the day was not celebrated in Ethiopia on April 23rd. “Just to give you an idea, 45% of the total population in the metropolitan area of Los Angeles, California, speak Spanish , which is equivalent to 5.9 million people out of 12.9 million of the total population. It is stated that currently in Africa, only Equatorial Guinea is using Spanish as its official language.

Source: News Business Ethiopia May 27, 2022 11:48 UTC