PRESENTATION OUTLINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- History
- Government
- Food
- Geography
- Sports
- Culture
- Popular Activities
- Religion
- Weather
- Holidays
In 1524 spanish adventurer, Pedro de Alvarado, conquered El Salvador
El Salvador was a Spanish Colony
El Salvador got its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821
The current president of El Salvador is Salvador Ceren Sanchez
The two political parties in El Salvador are ARENA and the FMLN
A very important product is coffee
The national dish for El Salvador is Pupusa
The largest volcano in El Salvador is Santa Ana Volcano
El Salvador borders the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, and Hondras
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in El Salvador
A famous soccer player in El Salvador is Jorge Gonzalez. "El Magico"
86.3% of the population is mestizo
The colors of the flag are blue and white with the crest of the country in the middle
Hiking is very popular in El Salvador
People in El Salvador like to go to a park named Impossible Park
Oscar Romero was an archbishop who defended human rights but was assinated
There are 2 seasons; the rainy season and the dry season
Hurricanes are very common
A holiday that is celebrated in El Salvador is called Balls of Fire Festival
Another holiday is Day of the Children