Spanish Wikipedia facts for kids
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The Main Page of the Spanish Wikipedia in January 2012
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Internet encyclopedia project |
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| Available in | Spanish |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | May 11, 2001 |
The Spanish Wikipedia (in Spanish: Wikipedia en Español) is the version of Wikipedia written in the Spanish language. It's like a giant online encyclopedia where you can find information on almost any topic, all written in Spanish. This version of Wikipedia started in May 2001. It is one of the largest Wikipedias, ranking among the top 10 in the world by the number of articles it has.
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What is Spanish Wikipedia?
The Spanish Wikipedia is a huge collection of knowledge. It is created and updated by volunteers from all over the world. These volunteers write articles about many different subjects, from history and science to pop culture and geography. Anyone can read these articles for free.
How Many Articles Does It Have?
The Spanish Wikipedia has about Expression error: Unexpected < operator. articles. This number changes all the time as new articles are added and existing ones are improved. Having so many articles makes it a very useful resource for students and anyone who wants to learn more about a topic in Spanish.
Who Runs Spanish Wikipedia?
Like all other Wikipedia versions, the Spanish Wikipedia is run by the Wikimedia Foundation. This is a non-profit organization that supports Wikipedia and its sister projects. The Wikimedia Foundation makes sure that Wikipedia stays free for everyone to use and contribute to.
When Did Spanish Wikipedia Start?
The Spanish Wikipedia began on May 11, 2001. It was one of the first non-English versions of Wikipedia to be created. Since then, it has grown a lot, thanks to many volunteers who have worked hard to build it into the large encyclopedia it is today.
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This chart shows where people who view the Spanish Wikipedia live.
Learn More About Spanish Wikipedia
If you want to learn even more about the Spanish Wikipedia, especially for kids, you can visit this page: Wikipedia en español para niños.
