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El Salvador

Questions about El Salvador on such topics as its population, demographics and culture

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What can you do in El Salvador?

There are tons of things you can do in El Salvador.

If you prefer urban adventures, San Salvador won't disappoint. It's a modern, bustling city that's full of life. Restaurants, museums, parks, shopping centers and a host of other modern amenities can easily be found in the capital.

If you are more of an outdoors person, El Salvador has excellent beaches and beautiful volcanoes. Because the country is so small, you can be at a beach 45 minutes after visiting a volcano: travel time and travel expense is greatly reduced. Surfing, rafting, diving and hiking are very popular activities.

I suggest you visit:

http://www.sipi.com.sv

It's a local guide that Salvadorans use and is very useful when navigating the country.

What is the relative and absolute location of El Salvador?

Guatemala City is located on Central America's isthmus northwestern edge and positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. Its absolute location is 14 deg 38 min N, 90 deg 31 min W.

What is the major settlement on El Salvador?

San Salvador is the largest city in El Salvador.

Why was u.s support for government in el salvador controversial?

El Salvador was engaged in a civil war and the United States stepped in and took the side of the government against communist forces. Over a half million people from El Salvador fled to the United States which caused a lot of controversy. Many US taxpayers resented the cost of the engagement as well as the cost of handling the refugees.

Why did the US get involved in events in El Salvador and Nicaragua?

During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, the US provided weapons and training to the Salvadoran army to defeat the guerrillas

What does El Salvador mean?

"El Salvador" means The Savior. The country was named by the Spanish after they defeated the local tribes and established a colony there.

The original long name was "Provincia De Nuestro Señor Jesus Cristo, El Salvador Del Mundo" ("Province of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World").

El Salvador is on the Atlantic Coast?

El Salvador is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.

What is a unique holiday in el salvador?

fiestas nacionales: La bajada del Divino Salvador del Mundo en Agosto

las fiestas de todos los pueblos que dependen de los santos.

How long has El Salvador Spoken Spanish?

For three hundred years. Between the Fall of Tenochtitlan (1521) and the entry of the Three Guarantees Army into Mexico City (1821).

Spain however, didn't recognize Mexico's independence until 1836.

Is Maja Salvador related to Janella Salvador?

Yes of course they are because Maja and Janella are cousins.

What are some push factors for El Salvador?

Poor medical care, poor education, low paying jobs, and ownership of the land by a few rich people.

(from: 2007 Geo and Culture textbook)

What is the absolute location of El Salvador?

nothing

the absolute location of El Salvador is 15oN and 10oN latitude and east of the 90oW

What are some landforms located in El Salvador?

Terrain: mostly mountains with narrow coastal belt and central plateau. There are some volcanoes and mountains, too. Two parallel mountain ranges cross El Salvador east to west with a central plate

What is the airport code for El Salvador International Airport?

The airport code for El Salvador International Airport is SAL.

What is a 1985 El Salvador 1 colon coin worth?

It is cupro-nickel, so not much. I saw on one eBay with a "but it now" price of $1.50 (May 2012). I was curious about this myself because years ago I found one on the street encased on lucite, and figured it might be worth something. Alas, no. I have no idea why they went through the trouble to encase it in the first place, or how it ended up on the street.

What does salvador mean?

It means "savior." There are also people named Salvador.

Who is better El Salvador or Puerto Rico?

I think El Salvdor is better but you never know they can both be asome and boring in many ways. But my question is witch is bigger El Salvador or Puerto Rico?

Do Nepali nationals need a transit visa in El Salvador?

I'm almost positive that you do, Philippine citizens need a visa to enter Mexico & Mexico & El Salvador are alike. But if your entering from the US to Mexico you won't have a problem getting in cause nobody checks for anything if your going in Mexico.