Languages of North America

Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Saturday will be part of worldwide events marking the Spanish Language Day (Día E).

Spanish and Latin American music, but also books, theater plays and cuisine from several Spanish-speaking states will dominate the events in and outside the Cervantes Institute building in downtown Sofia (3, Sveta Sofia Str).

According to official statistics released on Wednesday, the number of Spanish citizens living outside the Iberian nation’s borders increased dramatically in 2014 by 6.1%, namely, 2.2 million.

New emigrants included people who lost their jobs and sought a better future elsewhere.