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Languages of Spain

Okay kiddo, Spain is a country in Europe where people speak different kinds of languages. Just like how you speak English, other people in Spain speak their own languages too. It's like how some people in India speak Hindi, while others speak Tamil, Telugu, or another language.

In Spain, there are four main languages that people speak. These are Spanish, Basque, Catalan, and Galician. Spanish is the most common language in Spain, and it's what people usually learn in school.

Basque, on the other hand, is a language that's only spoken in a small part of Spain called the Basque Country. It's a very old language and is completely different from every other language in the world! It's like how you might have your own special secret language with your friends.

Catalan is a language that's spoken in Catalonia, which is a region in the northeast of Spain. It's also spoken in a few other parts of Spain, and even in parts of France! Catalan has lots of similarities with Spanish and French, so if you speak one of those languages, you might be able to understand a little bit of Catalan too.

Lastly, there's Galician, which is spoken in Galicia, a region in northwestern Spain. It's also similar to Spanish and Portuguese, so if you speak one of those languages, you might be able to understand Galician too.

So there you have it, kiddo! Spain is a country with different languages, just like how you might hear different languages at school or in your neighborhood. It's important to respect and appreciate different languages and cultures, just like we should respect and appreciate each other.