EL SALVADOR Kaitlin Contreras EL SALVADOR CAPITAL SAN

EL SALVADOR Kaitlin Contreras

EL SALVADOR CAPITAL: SAN SALVADOR 3 MAJOR CITIES: EL ROSARIO, SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador is located in Central America, bordering the Pacific Ocean, Between Guatemala and Honduras

EL SALVADOR’S FLAG Colors: • Blue – The Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea • White – The land in between the bodies of water, and peace/prosperity • Coat Of Arms - based on the former blue-white-blue flag of the Federal Republic of Central America

DAY OF INDEPENDENCE September 15, 1821

EL SALVADOR Major Religion Monetary System The major religion in El Salvador is Roman Catholic at 57. 1% of the population On January 1, 2001, the country introduced the U. S. dollar as its new official currency, but still uses Colons in a coin form. (100 cents = 1 colon)

CLIMATE The climate consists of a rainy season (May to October), and a dry season (November to April). Also its Tropical on

FOODS Staple foods consists of things like beans maize and rice many things that grow locally. Even certain fruits and vegetables are bases of historic and religious dishes. Examples of dishes are: • Papusas Quesadilla Salvadorena All-purpose flour -- 2 cups Baking powder -- 2 teaspoons Grated queso fresco or parmesan cheese -- 1/2 pound Sugar -- 2 cups Eggs, beaten lightly -- 4 • Courtido Whole milk -- 1 cup Butter, melted -- 2 sticks (1/2 pound) Sesame seeds (optional) -- 2 tablespoons

QUESADILLA SALVADORENA

Tourism : Population: 6, 141, 350 people 0 -14 years: 27. 31% (male 860, 122/female 816, 855) 15 -24 years: 20. 71% (male 638, 989/female 632, 741) 25 -54 years: 38. 1% (male 1, 077, 378/female 1, 262, 585) 55 -64 years: 6. 8% (male 186, 570/female 230, 839) 65 years and over: 7. 09% (male 192, 713/female 242, 558) Unlike its neighboring countries El Salvador isn’t really a touring hot spot. This is surprising considering its beautiful tropical forests and pristine beaches. If you were to go some places you would want to visit are the Mayan ruin of Tazumal, and Panchimalco Indian village

Type of government: Republic Current leader: Sanchez Ceren Imports: El Salvador’s major imports are things like petroleum, minerals, chemicals, iron , steel, transport equipment, food, animals, and consumer goods. Majority of these things come from the US. Expors: El Salvador's exports consist of reexports, coffee, textiles, garments, sugar, seafood.

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