Fun facts about El Salvador

10 facts about El Salvador: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. El Salvador is known as the "Land of Volcanoes."
  2. It's the smallest country in Central America.
  3. The US Dollar is its official currency.
  4. Famous for its ancient Maya ruins.
  5. Home to Coatepeque Lake, a volcanic crater lake.
  6. Has a Pacific Ocean coastline.
  7. Celebrates independence on September 15th.
  8. Santa Ana is its highest volcano.
  9. The country has 14 regions called departments.
  10. Famous for its pupusas, a traditional food item.

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