WHERE IS EL SALVADOR, AND WHAT IS UNIQUE THERE?
El Salvador is the smallest country in Latin America in land area but is the most densely populated nation in the American mainland. Due to the strong work ethic of its people and its vibrant economy, it has been called the Japan of the Americas and is the most industrialized country in the region. From beautiful beaches on the Pacific Ocean to lush pine forests in the mountains bordering Honduras, volcanoes (some semi active), and volcanic lakes, the country is blessed with rich natural beauty. San Salvador, the capital city, is known as “the valley of the hammocks”, since it is the site of numerous earthquakes which cause the hammocks to swing.
