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Spanish Speaking Spot of the Week

Equatorial Guinea

Did you know that the official language of this small African country is Spanish? That's because the Spanish ruled for about 200 years, ending in 1968. A recent oil boom has given this NW African country one of the most robust economies in the region, even though little of that money seems to make it very far beyond the hands of the government officials. For travel advice, history, etc, try the Lonely planet travel guide here. For political & human rights links from Columbia U. click here.

Spanish Practice Idea:

Try to read at least one Spanish news article a day. Since you're already familiar with the themes (assuming you keep up on current events...) it will help you to understand more of the vocabulary, even if the words are new to you. Here are some sites you may want to use:

http://espanol.news.yahoo.com/

http://cnnenespanol.com/

Learning Deal of the Week:

Spanish Travel Phrases Tape, Book, & Dictionary $22.99

Travel Archive (for visual version, click here)

Ushuaia, Argentina & Links
Los Angeles, CA & Spanish
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica & History Sites
Cartagena, Colombia & Phrases
Quito, Ecuador & Interesting Websites
Sevilla, Spain & Pictures Online
Copacabana, Bolivia & Info Links
Tulúm, Mexico & Picture Links
Island of Chiloé, Chile & Spanish Links
Salta, Argentina & Spanish Phrases
San Juan, Puerto Rico & Travel Words
Angel Falls, Venezuela & Travel Phrases
Guanajuato, Mexico & Spanish Words
Machu Picchu, Peru & Travel Words
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile & Phrases
Segovia, Spain & Travel Phrases
La Paz, Bolivia & Travel Words
Bariloche, Argentina & Travel Phrases
Sosua, Dominican Republic & Spanish Phrases
Zacatecas Mexico & Spanish Phrases