El Salvador
Republic of El Salvador
Americas · Central America
Famous Personality
Óscar Romero
religious leader
He became world-famous as an outspoken archbishop and martyr later canonized as a saint.
Local Delicacy
Pupusa
A thick corn tortilla stuffed with fillings such as cheese, beans, or pork.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Joya de Cerén
This UNESCO archaeological site preserves a pre-Columbian village buried by volcanic ash.
Agriculture & Produce
Coffee has long been El Salvador's signature export crop and remains one of its most important cash crops.
Mango is widely cultivated and commonly eaten throughout El Salvador.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The marimba de arco is El Salvador's best-known traditional instrument and a symbol of folk music.
The guitar is widely used in Salvadoran folk, religious, and popular music.
The accordion is prominent in rural dance music and popular regional styles.
The vihuela appears in traditional string ensembles and festive music-making.
Drums provide rhythmic support in indigenous, folk, and contemporary Salvadoran music.