El Salvador, Country in Central America
Description
El Salvador is a Central American country between Honduras and Guatemala, bordered by the Pacific Ocean. The terrain includes volcanic mountain chains, tropical forests, and coastal lowlands, while the Lempa River crosses several regions as the longest waterway.
History
The territory gained independence from Spain in 1821 and left the Central American Confederation in 1841. A civil war between 1979 and 1992 ended with peace agreements that stabilized the country.
Culture
Most people here speak Spanish with regional variations that differ from neighboring countries. Street vendors sell pupusas at nearly every corner, and families often gather for dinner to share these filled corn tortillas together.
Practical
The United States dollar serves as official currency, and Spanish is the main language throughout the country. International flights reach Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Airport, and buses connect major cities to each other.
Did you know?
Since 2021, Bitcoin has been legal tender here, making this country the first worldwide to officially adopt cryptocurrency. Acceptance among merchants remains varied, though, and not all shops use digital payments in daily operations.
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El Salvador presents a collection of places where history, nature, and culture meet. The country is shaped by volcanic landscapes, clear lakes, and Pacific beaches that blend with archaeological sites from pre-Columbian times. Visitors can explore ancient Maya temples like Tazumal and Joya de Cerén,...
Tazumal
84.6 km
San Andrés, El Salvador
51.4 km
Cerro El Pital
69.1 km
La Laguna Botanical Garden
38.8 km
Estadio Cuscatlán
35.9 km
Cerro Verde
76.6 km
San Miguel
80.7 km
Izalco
77.7 km
Santa Ana Volcano
77.5 km
Monumento al Divino
35.3 km
Puerta del Diablo
35.7 km
National Palace
32.1 km
Montecristo National Park
82.9 km
San Vicente
24.1 km
Santa Ana Cathedral, El Salvador
72.6 km
Ilopango
20.2 km
El Boqueron National Park
40.6 km
Cihuatán
33.8 km
El Imposible National Park
112.9 km
Casa Blanca, El Salvador
84.6 km
Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo
32 kmLake Suchitlán
25.6 km
Volcán de Conchagua
130.9 km
Los Volcanes National Park
76.7 km
Monumento a La Constitución de El Salvador
34.6 km
Barra de Santiago
118.6 km
Monumento a la Revolución
37.4 km
Casa Presidencial
37.5 km
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