Topics: Central America : El Salvador
El Salvador is located on the Pacific coast of Central America, bordered by Guatemala to the northwest and Honduras to the northeast. It achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. It is the smallest country in Central America. El Salvador ended a 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, in 1992. Since then the country has suffered from Hurricane Mitch in 1998 and earthquakes in 2001. Agricultural products include coffee, sugar, corn, rice, and beans. Exports include offshore assembly products, coffee, and sugar. The official currency is the US dollar.
Business and Economy
Includes sites covering the business and economic activities of the region; including listings of companies and industries.
Agriculture,
Computers and Internet,
Economic Development,
Financial Services,
Industrial,
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Government
El Salvador has a republican form of government, with an elected president and unicameral legislature.
Embassies and Consulates,
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Localities
Chinameca,
Coatepeque,
La Libertad,
San Salvador,
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Recreation and Sports
Fishing,
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Society and Culture
Includes sites that reflect the make up of the community of El Salvador: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve the people of the region.
Aid and Development,
History,
Issues,
Personal Pages,
Politics,
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Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism is designed to provide information for vacation travelers and guests to El Salvador.
Lodging,
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