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    El Salvador is located in Central America. Its capital and largest city is San Salvador. The majority of Salvadorans are Roman Catholic. Traditional Salvadoran cuisine includes dishes like pupusas which are stuffed tortillas. Family is very important in Salvadoran culture, and families typically include extended relatives. El Salvador uses the U.S. dollar as its currency and has a developing economy focused on agriculture and clothing exports.

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    El Salvador is located in Central America. Its capital and largest city is San Salvador. The majority of Salvadorans are Roman Catholic. Traditional Salvadoran cuisine includes dishes like pupusas which are stuffed tortillas. Family is very important in Salvadoran culture, and families typically include extended relatives. El Salvador uses the U.S. dollar as its currency and has a developing economy focused on agriculture and clothing exports.

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    El Salvador is located in Central America. Its capital and largest city is San Salvador. The majority of Salvadorans are Roman Catholic. Traditional Salvadoran cuisine includes dishes like pupusas which are stuffed tortillas. Family is very important in Salvadoran culture, and families typically include extended relatives. El Salvador uses the U.S. dollar as its currency and has a developing economy focused on agriculture and clothing exports.

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    By: Kayla Hickok

    El Salvador
    Capital? Location?

     Capital: San Salvador


     Location: South America, Western
    Hemisphere
    El Salvador
    Religion

     Mostly a
    Christian nation.

     83% are Catholic

     17% are other


    Christian faiths.
    Traditional Dress

     Summer clothing is suitable all year.


     Women commonly seen in dresses.
     Light jackets will be needed during dry
    season.
    Customs and Traditions

     Shaking ones hand is a sign of respect.


     People of the opposite sex kiss cheeks.
     When visiting from far away places, its
    accustomed to bring a
    small gift.
    Typical Food
     Red beans, tortillas, rice, eggs, fruit.
     Common dish is called pupusas and consist of
    tortilla with meat, beef, chicken, and cheese.
     Poor families eat tortillas, what they can grow,
    and occasionally a pig or chicken.
    Family

     All members contribute to family well-being.


     Families average around 5 people.
     Most families are poor.
    Housing
     Most houses are
    close together.
     Only the wealthy have
    carpet.
     Family members share
    beds and sleeping
    quarters.
     Usually made out of adobe,
    concrete blocks, wood or
    metal.
    Dating/ Marriage

     Dating usually begins at 15.


     Ceremonies follow Catholic traditions.
     Its considered improper to date unless you
    are married.
     Often enter in common-law relationships
    because they can’t afford a wedding.
    Holidays, Festivals, Celebrations
     Holidays that are commonly celebrated: New
    Years day, Easter week (Semana Santa), Labor
    Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s day, August
    religious festivities, Independence Day,
    Columbus Day,
    and Christmas.
     Each town also has its
    own Holy Day.
    Government

     Democratic Republic.
     President Antonio Saca was elected in 2004.
     Presidents serve 5 year terms.
     Major political parties are ARENA, FMLN,
    Christian Democratic Party, and National
    Conciliation Party.
     Voting age is 18.
     El Salvador has a unicameral legislative that
    includes has 84 members.
    Economy

     One of the weakest economy in Latin


    America.
     Big problems are
    inequality and
    unemployment.
     20% have no education
    nor health care.
     Exports include: coffee,
    sugar, shrimp and clothing.
    Currancy

     In 2001, El Salvador adopted the U.S. dollar.


     The usage of dollars was introduced so that
    international trade and commerce becomes
    easier.
    Transportation

     Bus riding is most common.


     Road conditions are very bad.
     Taxis are available, but usually only the rich
    can afford them.
     Walking is also very
    common.
    Education
     35% of all rural adults are literate.
     There are only 45 colleges.
     After elementary school,
    one must choose between
    3 years of technical school, 3 years
    of college, or to not go further.
     Although all schooling is free, even college,
    most people stop attending to help their
    families.
    Climate/weather

     Tropical climate.
     Average temperature is 85 degrees.
     Temperature rarely fluctuates more than 10
    degrees.
     There are two season: wet, and dry.
    Landscape/Terrain

     8,124 square miles.


     Smaller than Massachusetts.
     Formed by more than 2,000 volcanoes.
     Capitol lies on plateau at the foot of the San
    Salvador volcano.
     Small earthquakes are common.
    History
     1524, Pedro de Alvarado conquered the area.
     El Salvador was a minor province of
    Guatemala.
     1821, El Salvador gained independence.
     Constitution of 1871, marked actual birth of
    the country.
     A war started in 1979 and lasted 12 years.
     Formal peace began in 1992.
     Over 75,000 people died during the war.
    What’s common there?

     People talk with their hands a lot.


     Pointing at others is impolite.
     Friends wave to one another, but strangers
    call each other over.
    Other Facts

     Salvadorans have a strong work ethic.


     Keeping clean and a neat appearance is a
    must.
     Soccer and basketball are popular sports.
     Dance parties and discos are there for people
    who can afford it.
     Domestic violence is a major problem in El
    Salvador.

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