El Salvador is a democratic republic below Mexico. It gained it's independence from Spain in 1821.
Capital: San Salvador
President: Carlos Mauricio Funes Cartagena
Sights: Since El Salvador is a small country, must of it can be seen in 3 to 4 days. Here are just a few.
Montecristo Cloud Forest
El Impossible National Park
Los Chorros
El Jocotal Lagoon
The Devil's Doorway
National Zoo
Natural Resources: hydro and geothermal power, petroleum and arable land
Products and Industry: coffee, sugar, livestock, corn, textiles, medicines, food and drink, chemical products, electronics, call centers
"This tiny country on the Pacific coast has made a rich contribution to Central American cooking. The cuisine of El Salvador is similar to that of its neighbors, with a strong reliance on indigenous foods like corn, beans, squash and tomatoes. The influence of Mayan culture is quite strong, mixed in with contributions from the Spanish kitchen. Pupusas and curtido may be the most well known Salvadoran dishes, but other tasty dishes include pavo salvadoreño, atol de elote, quesadilla and semita."
