(SAN FRANCISCO) Facebook last week unveiled a Spanish version of its hot social-networking website and promised French and German language editions by spring.

A software application made freely available last Wednesday lets people opt for Spanish instructions, alerts, news feeds and other information provided by Facebook as part of the user interface.

'The beauty of the system is that it can extend to every language possible,' Facebook vice- president of strategy and operations Matt Cohler told AFP.

Facebook users have always been able to post profiles, messages or other content in their native languages, but the framework for the website was only in English.

The Spanish version of Facebook was made available last Wednesday in countries where that is the native language.

French and German versions of the website are being tested in 'private beta' modes and should be rolled out by the end of March, according to Mr Cohler.

'We are really excited,' Mr Cohler said. 'We are starting to see the results and they're great. . . the translations are getting done really quickly and accurately.' -AFP

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