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___ El SalvadorA virtual guide to El Salvador the "Land of the volcanoes", a mountainous country in western Central America bordering the Pacific ocean roughly in south, Guatemala in west and Honduras in north and it shares maritime borders with Nicaragua.With an area of 21,000 sq km it is the smallest Central American country about the size of Slovenia or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its highest point is Cerro El Pital with 2,730 m. El Salvador's population of 6 million people consists of 90% mestizo, 9% white , and just 1% Amerindian. Spoken languages are Spanish (official), and native languages such as Nahuan and Maya. Read on to get comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: the Salvadoran culture, history and geography, its economy, education, environment, population, and government. |
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Republic of El Salvador | República de El Salvador |
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 Flag of El Salvador Background: El Salvador is the smallest Central American country it achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost the lives of some 75 000 people, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a United Nations-brokered peace agreement that provided for military and political reforms. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Guatemala, Honduras |
 Official Name: República de El Salvador short form: El Salvador int'l long form: Republic of El Salvador int'l short form: El Salvador ISO Country Code: sv Time: Time Zone: Local Time = UTC -6h Actual Time: Fri-May-24 09:49 Country Calling Code: +503 Capital City: San Salvador (pop. 600 000). Other Cities: Santa Ana (pop. 237 000), San Miguel (pop. 222,000), Ahuachapán (pop. 100 000), Soyapango (pop. 222,096), La Union. Government: Type: Republic. Independence: on 15 September 1821 (from Spain). Constitution: 20 December 1983. Geography: Location: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean in the south, between Guatemala and Honduras. Area: 21,041 km² (8,123 sq. mi.). Terrain: Mountains separate country into three distinct regions--southern coastal belt, central valleys and plateaus, and northern mountains. Climate: Semitropical, tropical on coast; temperate in uplands, distinct wet and dry seasons. People: Nationality: Salvadoran(s). Population: 6.2 million (2011) Ethnic Groups: mixed Indian and Spanish 90%, indigenous 1%, Caucasian 9%. Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestants Languages: Spanish. Literacy: 75-80% Natural resources: hydropower, geothermal power, petroleum, arable land. Agriculture products: Coffee, sugar, livestock, corn, poultry, and sorghum Industries: Food and beverage processing, textiles, footwear and clothing, chemical products, petroleum products, electronics. Exports partners: USA 67.8%, Guatemala 11.5%, Honduras 5.9% (2003) Imports partners: USA 50%, Guatemala 8.1%, Mexico 5.5% (2003) Currency: Salvador Colon (SVC) and US Dollar (USD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of El SalvadorEl SalvadorPresidencia de la República de El Salvador - El Salvador's Presidency (in Spanish). Asamblea Legislativa de la República de El Salvador El Salvador's Legislative Assembly. Ministerio de Gobernacion Ministry of the Interior - e-government site with information and services on various topics related to El Salvador's government administration (in Spanish). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador. Diplomatic Missions Foreign Diplomatic Missions in El Salvador List of Foreign Embassies and Missions accredited in El Salvador. Salvadoran Embassies and Missions Abroad List of Salvadoran Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Embajada de El Salvador El Salvador's Embassy in the US, Washington D.C. Maps Map of El SalvadorGeneral Map of El Salvador with department borders.  Google
Earth El SalvadorSearchable map and satellite view of El Salvador. Google
Earth San SalvadorSearchable map and satellite view El Salvador's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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NewsAccording to BBC the press freedom in El Salvador is guaranteed under the constitution, and the media freely and routinely criticise the government and report on opposition activities.News papers El Diario de Hoy El Salvador News paper (in Spanish) El Faro Weekly with local and Latin American news (in Spanish) Diario Co Latino El Salvador News (Spanish) Diario El Mundo El Salvador News (in Spanish). La Prensa Gráfica El Salvador News paper (in Spanish) TV Agape TV (Canal 8) Canal 12 Canal Cuatro (Canal 4) Telecorporación Salvadoreña A group of local television stations formed by channels 2, 4, 6, and VTV. Radio Corporación YSKL Group of Salvadoran radio stations. |
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Arts & CultureCuscatlánCuscatlán, the "Land of Precious Things" with Literature and Art of El Salvador. (in Spanish) League of Salvadoran Artists and Writers - UNARTES Association of writers and other Salvadoran artists. |
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Business & EconomyBanco Central de Reserva de El SalvadorThe Central Bank of El Salvador controls the currency rate and regulates certain economic activities within the country. Bolsa de Valores de El Salvador El Salvador Stock Exchange. Camara de Comercio e Industria de El Salvador Chamber of Commerce and Industry El Salvador. Fundación Salvadoreña para Investigaciones del Café All about Salvadoran coffee. __ Transportation Grupo TACA The flag airline of El Salvador. TACA International is a group of airlines, with a hub at Comalapa International Airport in San Salvador. |
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Destination El Salvador - Country GuidesEl Salvador Tourism The Official Visitor Guide to El Salvador. Ministerio de Turismo de El Salvador Ministry of tourism of El Salvador (in Spanish). San Salvador San Salvador Site of the city government of San Salvador (in Spanish). |
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EducationUniversidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas"Official website of the San Salvador located private university. Universidad de El Salvador UES The official site of the university, the oldest and one of the most prominent educational institutions in El Salvador. It serves as the national university of the country (in Spanish). Universidad Francisco Gavidia The official university site (in Spanish). Universidad Tecnologica de El Salvador Official site with university, library and campus information (in Spanish). |
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EnvironmentMinisterio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales - MARNEl Salvador's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Salvadoran Research Program on Development and Environment (PRISMA) Non-governmental organization seeks to influence local actions and national and regional initiatives, by promoting and developing territorial and resource management approaches that can strengthen rural livelihoods while furthering the sustainable management of natural resources. |
 Volcanoe Izalco © Ministerio de Turismo El Salvador |
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HistoryHistory of El SalvadorA Country Study, the Library of Congress. History of El Salvador Wikipedia article about the history of El Salvador. Oscar Romero Wikipedia article about the Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, a well-known critic of violence and injustice in El Salvador, he was assassinated on 24 March 1980. |
 Maya ruin Tazumal near Chalchuapa, Santa Ana © Ministerio de Turismo El Salvador |
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SearchBuscaniguasMotor de Búsqueda Salvadoreño (in Spanish). Listasal Directorio y Listado de Sitios Web de El Salvador - Index of El Salvador websites (in Spanish). Additional Information on El SalvadorBBC News Country Profile: El SalvadorGovernments on the WWW: El Salvador LANIC: El Salvador Latin American Network Information Center on El Salvador. Open Directory Project: El Salvador Wikipedia: El Salvador The World Factbook -- El Salvador |
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