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Anita Yapur
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El Salvador is a small Central American country that borders the Pacific Ocean and Guatemala and Honduras. Some key facts presented include: - Spanish is the official language and the population is over 7 million - The capital and largest city is San Salvador - The economy uses the US dollar and was previously on the Col坦n - There is a diverse geography including beaches, volcanoes and Mayan ruins - Traditional foods include pupusas and quesadillas and drinks include horchata - Artisans create colorful crafts that are popular tourist souvenirs

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EL SALVADOR Presentation to Takoma Campus Elementary SchoolPresentation to Takoma Campus Elementary School 2014-2015 Embassy Adoption Program2014-2015 Embassy Adoption Program
BASIC INFORMATIONBASIC INFORMATION El Salvador is located in Central America, in the middle of the American Continent. The official spoken language is Spanish and there is also a growing population of English Speakers as well as other foreign languages. The Salvadoran Territory is approximately 8,123 square miles (20,742 Km族). It has anestimate total population of 7.1 millionand the 2008census shows a population of 5.8 million living in El Salvador. On September 15th 1821 it became independent from the Spaniards and this is the day we celebrate our independence with joy. Official Name:Official Name: Republic of El SalvadorRepublic of El Salvador
EL SALVADORS TERRITORY The country borders to the South with the Pacific Ocean, to the North East with Guatemala and the North with Honduras.. El Salvador is divided into 14 Departments and they are also subdivided into 262 Municipalities. This is an aerial view of theThis is an aerial view of the Capital of El Salvador,Capital of El Salvador, San Salvador.San Salvador.
OUR HISTORYOUR HISTORY El Salvador del MundoEl Salvador del Mundo Is the Patron of the cityIs the Patron of the city of San Salvadorof San Salvador Before the arrival of The Spaniards in 1524, El Salvador was known as Cuscatl叩n that means The land of Beautiful Jewels. El Salvadors first habitants were the Pipiles and Chibchas, indigenous tribes descendants of the Mayas and also the Nahuas. The Spaniard conquerors gave Cuscatl叩n the religious name of El Salvador, that means The Savior.
CURRENCYCURRENCY On January 1st 2001 our legal currencyOn January 1st 2001 our legal currency became the US Dollar and the Col坦n was stillbecame the US Dollar and the Col坦n was still a national currency but eventually was nota national currency but eventually was not used for economic transactionsused for economic transactions.. Before the year 2001 our currency was theBefore the year 2001 our currency was the Col坦n and Centavos.Col坦n and Centavos. Its value was (100 centavos = 1 col坦n)Its value was (100 centavos = 1 col坦n)
NATIONAL SYMBOLSNATIONAL SYMBOLS National Coat of Arms:National Coat of Arms: It has been used since 1912.It has been used since 1912. ItsIts center consists of a triangle , incenter consists of a triangle , in which fivewhich five volcanoesvolcanoes rise out ofrise out of the sea.the sea. They symbolize the five memberThey symbolize the five member states of thestates of the United ProvenciesUnited Provencies of Central Americaof Central America Salvadoran MOTTOSalvadoran MOTTO:: Dios Uni坦n LibertadDios Uni坦n Libertad God, Union, LibertyGod, Union, Liberty National FlagNational Flag:: It has 2 blue stripes and a whiteIt has 2 blue stripes and a white one in the middle where our Coatone in the middle where our Coat of Arms is located.of Arms is located.
NATIONAL SYMBOLSNATIONAL SYMBOLS The National Bird is the TOROGOZ, known for its beauty and vivid colors The National Flower is called Flor de IZOTE. The fruit of the izote plant is used for cooking in El Salvador. Izote is a type of yucca plant.
NATIONAL SYMBOLSNATIONAL SYMBOLS The National Trees are the Maquilishuat and the B叩lsamo. They were both legally decreed on September 1939 but the Maquilishuat is the one who has stolen de hearts of The Salvadoran and has become more known than the B叩lsamo. The Maquilishuat (tabebuia Rosea) it can grow to be 15 meters high. It blooms between February and April and when it does it is into a magestic vivid rose color. The B叩lsamoThe B叩lsamo grows in between 15 and 20grows in between 15 and 20 meters high.meters high. It blooms beautiful whiteIt blooms beautiful white flowers displayed in groupsflowers displayed in groups
The Legislative Branch of government is the Legislative Assembly and determines statutory laws. It has the power to levy taxes, ratify or reject treaties negotiated by the executive branch with foreign governments or international organizations, and regulate the civil service. The Judicial Branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court of Justice. The Supreme Court is divided into three chambers. Government Palace in San Salvador The Executive Branch of government is conformed by the President of the Republic, the Vice President, Ministers and Vice Ministers of state, and their subordinate officials. GOVERNMENT STRUCTUREGOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
PRESIDENT OF THEPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF EL SALVADORREPUBLIC OF EL SALVADOR His Excellency Salvador Sanchez Ceren
DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Around the World weAround the World we have:have: 8 International Missions8 International Missions 35 Embassies35 Embassies 63 Consulates63 Consulates In the United States there is:In the United States there is: 1 Embassy in Washington DC1 Embassy in Washington DC 17 Consulates located within17 Consulates located within the 50 US states.the 50 US states.
Ambassador of El Salvador to the United States of America His Excellency Francisco Altschul
310 Kms. (193 Miles) of Beaches Mayan Archeological Sites 25 Volcanoes (5 ACTIVE) Colonial Town & Artisan Villages Protected Ecological Areas And Parks Beautiful Lakes Rapid Rivers TOURISMTOURISMEl Salvador may be very small in size but it has beauties and wonders for all ages and it is growing in its Tourism. We can offer YOU a relaxing walk in our beautiful beaches, water sports and adventure in our lakes and volcanoes, cultural views and great cuisine in our gorgeous towns, ruins, museums and fairs.
OUR BEACHESOUR BEACHES Beaches of Black, Gray and GoldenBeaches of Black, Gray and Golden Sand.Sand. The largest Rocky reef of the NorthernThe largest Rocky reef of the Northern Pacific (a paradise for Surfers &Pacific (a paradise for Surfers & Divers)Divers) A beautiful Gulf with a lot of SealifeA beautiful Gulf with a lot of Sealife and natural ecosystems.and natural ecosystems. Estuaries with mangrove channelsEstuaries with mangrove channels ideal for Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing,ideal for Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing and Bird watching.Sailing and Bird watching. Excellent accesibility, Complete TouristExcellent accesibility, Complete Tourist Services (Hotels, Restaurants and TourServices (Hotels, Restaurants and Tour Operators in the area).Operators in the area). International Fishing (Sailfish & Marlin)International Fishing (Sailfish & Marlin) as well as Surfing Tournamentsas well as Surfing Tournaments..
ARCHEOLOGICALARCHEOLOGICAL SITESSITES Joyas de Cer辿n orJoyas de Cer辿n or Jewel of Cer辿n,Jewel of Cer辿n, was declared awas declared a World HeritageWorld Heritage Site by UNESCOSite by UNESCO.. Tazumal RuinsTazumal Ruins San Andr辿s RuinsSan Andr辿s Ruins Joyas de Cer辿nJoyas de Cer辿n Tazumal was one of the first major Salvadoran sites to be scientifically excavated. The site is surrounded by the modern city of Chalchuapa. The Tazumal park also contains the large Olmec rock carving from finca Las Victorias.
Cerro VerdeCerro Verde has a paved road to thehas a paved road to the Summit, it outlooks anSummit, it outlooks an Orquideary, there areOrquideary, there are playgrounds forplaygrounds for children, Resting areas,children, Resting areas, people go to do somepeople go to do some bird watching andbird watching and ascend to differentascend to different trails.trails. MAJESTIC VOLCANOES Izalco VolcanoIzalco Volcano is one of the Youngest inis one of the Youngest in America and it is 6,400 ftAmerica and it is 6,400 ft high.high. Ilamatepec VolcanoIlamatepec Volcano is located in Santa Ana it isis located in Santa Ana it is the Highest and Activethe Highest and Active Volcano with 7,760 ft.Volcano with 7,760 ft. Chinchontepeque VolcanoChinchontepeque Volcano is located in San Vicenteis located in San Vicente and it is 2,181 meters highand it is 2,181 meters high (7,155 ft).(7,155 ft).
TTRRAADDIITTIIOONNSS TraditionalTraditional clothing isclothing is made inmade in cottons, withcottons, with very colorfulvery colorful materials formaterials for girls and whitesgirls and whites for boysfor boys El Salvador rich past is manifested in its traditional music and dances, which narrate folkloric stories of the lives form the indigenous and Spaniards. The music that most Salvadorans dance to is the Cumbia, its a fusion of the Native Maya, Pipil, Nahua and Spanish. Folk music is known for its melodies on the marimba.
TRADITIONAL FOODTRADITIONAL FOOD PupusasPupusas They are exquisite corn pattiesThey are exquisite corn patties stuffed with cheese, pork, beansstuffed with cheese, pork, beans or a mixture of the three (calledor a mixture of the three (called revueltas). You can eat themrevueltas). You can eat them plain or with curtidoplain or with curtido (cabbage salad) and tomato(cabbage salad) and tomato salsa.salsa. Quesadillas They are a type of sweet bread or cheesecake made with sour cream, fresh cheese (sharp or parmesan), sugar, baking powder, butter and rice flour, eggs, etc. You can eat quesadillas for breakfast or as a snack, you can have them anytime during the day.
DRINKS & REFRESHMENTSDRINKS & REFRESHMENTS Horchata is the representative drink of El Salvador. It isHorchata is the representative drink of El Salvador. It is made of roasted rice flour, Morro seeds (a fruit similar tomade of roasted rice flour, Morro seeds (a fruit similar to the pumpkin) and sweet spices.the pumpkin) and sweet spices. The powdered rice can be mixed with either milk orThe powdered rice can be mixed with either milk or water.water. It has a very special flavor that Salvadorans love!It has a very special flavor that Salvadorans love! Cool drinks or frescos, areCool drinks or frescos, are mostly made with tropical fruitsmostly made with tropical fruits and served with crushed ice.and served with crushed ice. Cashew Fruit Drink or Fresco de mara単on
DID YOU KNOW ? El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, itsEl Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, its size is a little smaller than the US State of Massachusetts.size is a little smaller than the US State of Massachusetts. El Salvadors coast has the warmest waters of the PacificEl Salvadors coast has the warmest waters of the Pacific Ocean and its the only one without a coastline on theOcean and its the only one without a coastline on the Caribbean Sea.Caribbean Sea. El Salvador is located in the Valley of Hammocks in CentralEl Salvador is located in the Valley of Hammocks in Central America. It is known as the Valley of the HammocksAmerica. It is known as the Valley of the Hammocks because of its constant tremors and earthquakes.because of its constant tremors and earthquakes. From the early 19th Century to the mid 1950s, Izalco eruptedFrom the early 19th Century to the mid 1950s, Izalco erupted with a regularity that earned it the namewith a regularity that earned it the name ""Lighthouse of theLighthouse of the Pacific."Pacific." Its brilliant flares were clearly visible for greatIts brilliant flares were clearly visible for great distances at sea, and at night its glowing lava turned it intodistances at sea, and at night its glowing lava turned it into a brilliant luminous conea brilliant luminous cone
El Salvador has a lot of artisans, they are very talented creating crafts with their handsEl Salvador has a lot of artisans, they are very talented creating crafts with their hands and using their imagination.and using their imagination. They can create a lot of products with vivid colors and shapes. Some materials usedThey can create a lot of products with vivid colors and shapes. Some materials used by artisans are: clay, wood, glass, canvas, seeds, feathers, paint, acrylic, chalk andby artisans are: clay, wood, glass, canvas, seeds, feathers, paint, acrylic, chalk and some others.some others. This products have become very popular and known to our tourists who come visit ourThis products have become very popular and known to our tourists who come visit our country, it has created an industry within our soil and abroad for commercialcountry, it has created an industry within our soil and abroad for commercial development including exportation of these crafts and art.development including exportation of these crafts and art.
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  • 1. EL SALVADOR Presentation to Takoma Campus Elementary SchoolPresentation to Takoma Campus Elementary School 2014-2015 Embassy Adoption Program2014-2015 Embassy Adoption Program
  • 2. BASIC INFORMATIONBASIC INFORMATION El Salvador is located in Central America, in the middle of the American Continent. The official spoken language is Spanish and there is also a growing population of English Speakers as well as other foreign languages. The Salvadoran Territory is approximately 8,123 square miles (20,742 Km族). It has anestimate total population of 7.1 millionand the 2008census shows a population of 5.8 million living in El Salvador. On September 15th 1821 it became independent from the Spaniards and this is the day we celebrate our independence with joy. Official Name:Official Name: Republic of El SalvadorRepublic of El Salvador
  • 3. EL SALVADORS TERRITORY The country borders to the South with the Pacific Ocean, to the North East with Guatemala and the North with Honduras.. El Salvador is divided into 14 Departments and they are also subdivided into 262 Municipalities. This is an aerial view of theThis is an aerial view of the Capital of El Salvador,Capital of El Salvador, San Salvador.San Salvador.
  • 4. OUR HISTORYOUR HISTORY El Salvador del MundoEl Salvador del Mundo Is the Patron of the cityIs the Patron of the city of San Salvadorof San Salvador Before the arrival of The Spaniards in 1524, El Salvador was known as Cuscatl叩n that means The land of Beautiful Jewels. El Salvadors first habitants were the Pipiles and Chibchas, indigenous tribes descendants of the Mayas and also the Nahuas. The Spaniard conquerors gave Cuscatl叩n the religious name of El Salvador, that means The Savior.
  • 5. CURRENCYCURRENCY On January 1st 2001 our legal currencyOn January 1st 2001 our legal currency became the US Dollar and the Col坦n was stillbecame the US Dollar and the Col坦n was still a national currency but eventually was nota national currency but eventually was not used for economic transactionsused for economic transactions.. Before the year 2001 our currency was theBefore the year 2001 our currency was the Col坦n and Centavos.Col坦n and Centavos. Its value was (100 centavos = 1 col坦n)Its value was (100 centavos = 1 col坦n)
  • 6. NATIONAL SYMBOLSNATIONAL SYMBOLS National Coat of Arms:National Coat of Arms: It has been used since 1912.It has been used since 1912. ItsIts center consists of a triangle , incenter consists of a triangle , in which fivewhich five volcanoesvolcanoes rise out ofrise out of the sea.the sea. They symbolize the five memberThey symbolize the five member states of thestates of the United ProvenciesUnited Provencies of Central Americaof Central America Salvadoran MOTTOSalvadoran MOTTO:: Dios Uni坦n LibertadDios Uni坦n Libertad God, Union, LibertyGod, Union, Liberty National FlagNational Flag:: It has 2 blue stripes and a whiteIt has 2 blue stripes and a white one in the middle where our Coatone in the middle where our Coat of Arms is located.of Arms is located.
  • 7. NATIONAL SYMBOLSNATIONAL SYMBOLS The National Bird is the TOROGOZ, known for its beauty and vivid colors The National Flower is called Flor de IZOTE. The fruit of the izote plant is used for cooking in El Salvador. Izote is a type of yucca plant.
  • 8. NATIONAL SYMBOLSNATIONAL SYMBOLS The National Trees are the Maquilishuat and the B叩lsamo. They were both legally decreed on September 1939 but the Maquilishuat is the one who has stolen de hearts of The Salvadoran and has become more known than the B叩lsamo. The Maquilishuat (tabebuia Rosea) it can grow to be 15 meters high. It blooms between February and April and when it does it is into a magestic vivid rose color. The B叩lsamoThe B叩lsamo grows in between 15 and 20grows in between 15 and 20 meters high.meters high. It blooms beautiful whiteIt blooms beautiful white flowers displayed in groupsflowers displayed in groups
  • 9. The Legislative Branch of government is the Legislative Assembly and determines statutory laws. It has the power to levy taxes, ratify or reject treaties negotiated by the executive branch with foreign governments or international organizations, and regulate the civil service. The Judicial Branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court of Justice. The Supreme Court is divided into three chambers. Government Palace in San Salvador The Executive Branch of government is conformed by the President of the Republic, the Vice President, Ministers and Vice Ministers of state, and their subordinate officials. GOVERNMENT STRUCTUREGOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
  • 10. PRESIDENT OF THEPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF EL SALVADORREPUBLIC OF EL SALVADOR His Excellency Salvador Sanchez Ceren
  • 11. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Around the World weAround the World we have:have: 8 International Missions8 International Missions 35 Embassies35 Embassies 63 Consulates63 Consulates In the United States there is:In the United States there is: 1 Embassy in Washington DC1 Embassy in Washington DC 17 Consulates located within17 Consulates located within the 50 US states.the 50 US states.
  • 12. Ambassador of El Salvador to the United States of America His Excellency Francisco Altschul
  • 13. 310 Kms. (193 Miles) of Beaches Mayan Archeological Sites 25 Volcanoes (5 ACTIVE) Colonial Town & Artisan Villages Protected Ecological Areas And Parks Beautiful Lakes Rapid Rivers TOURISMTOURISMEl Salvador may be very small in size but it has beauties and wonders for all ages and it is growing in its Tourism. We can offer YOU a relaxing walk in our beautiful beaches, water sports and adventure in our lakes and volcanoes, cultural views and great cuisine in our gorgeous towns, ruins, museums and fairs.
  • 14. OUR BEACHESOUR BEACHES Beaches of Black, Gray and GoldenBeaches of Black, Gray and Golden Sand.Sand. The largest Rocky reef of the NorthernThe largest Rocky reef of the Northern Pacific (a paradise for Surfers &Pacific (a paradise for Surfers & Divers)Divers) A beautiful Gulf with a lot of SealifeA beautiful Gulf with a lot of Sealife and natural ecosystems.and natural ecosystems. Estuaries with mangrove channelsEstuaries with mangrove channels ideal for Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing,ideal for Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing and Bird watching.Sailing and Bird watching. Excellent accesibility, Complete TouristExcellent accesibility, Complete Tourist Services (Hotels, Restaurants and TourServices (Hotels, Restaurants and Tour Operators in the area).Operators in the area). International Fishing (Sailfish & Marlin)International Fishing (Sailfish & Marlin) as well as Surfing Tournamentsas well as Surfing Tournaments..
  • 15. ARCHEOLOGICALARCHEOLOGICAL SITESSITES Joyas de Cer辿n orJoyas de Cer辿n or Jewel of Cer辿n,Jewel of Cer辿n, was declared awas declared a World HeritageWorld Heritage Site by UNESCOSite by UNESCO.. Tazumal RuinsTazumal Ruins San Andr辿s RuinsSan Andr辿s Ruins Joyas de Cer辿nJoyas de Cer辿n Tazumal was one of the first major Salvadoran sites to be scientifically excavated. The site is surrounded by the modern city of Chalchuapa. The Tazumal park also contains the large Olmec rock carving from finca Las Victorias.
  • 16. Cerro VerdeCerro Verde has a paved road to thehas a paved road to the Summit, it outlooks anSummit, it outlooks an Orquideary, there areOrquideary, there are playgrounds forplaygrounds for children, Resting areas,children, Resting areas, people go to do somepeople go to do some bird watching andbird watching and ascend to differentascend to different trails.trails. MAJESTIC VOLCANOES Izalco VolcanoIzalco Volcano is one of the Youngest inis one of the Youngest in America and it is 6,400 ftAmerica and it is 6,400 ft high.high. Ilamatepec VolcanoIlamatepec Volcano is located in Santa Ana it isis located in Santa Ana it is the Highest and Activethe Highest and Active Volcano with 7,760 ft.Volcano with 7,760 ft. Chinchontepeque VolcanoChinchontepeque Volcano is located in San Vicenteis located in San Vicente and it is 2,181 meters highand it is 2,181 meters high (7,155 ft).(7,155 ft).
  • 17. TTRRAADDIITTIIOONNSS TraditionalTraditional clothing isclothing is made inmade in cottons, withcottons, with very colorfulvery colorful materials formaterials for girls and whitesgirls and whites for boysfor boys El Salvador rich past is manifested in its traditional music and dances, which narrate folkloric stories of the lives form the indigenous and Spaniards. The music that most Salvadorans dance to is the Cumbia, its a fusion of the Native Maya, Pipil, Nahua and Spanish. Folk music is known for its melodies on the marimba.
  • 18. TRADITIONAL FOODTRADITIONAL FOOD PupusasPupusas They are exquisite corn pattiesThey are exquisite corn patties stuffed with cheese, pork, beansstuffed with cheese, pork, beans or a mixture of the three (calledor a mixture of the three (called revueltas). You can eat themrevueltas). You can eat them plain or with curtidoplain or with curtido (cabbage salad) and tomato(cabbage salad) and tomato salsa.salsa. Quesadillas They are a type of sweet bread or cheesecake made with sour cream, fresh cheese (sharp or parmesan), sugar, baking powder, butter and rice flour, eggs, etc. You can eat quesadillas for breakfast or as a snack, you can have them anytime during the day.
  • 19. DRINKS & REFRESHMENTSDRINKS & REFRESHMENTS Horchata is the representative drink of El Salvador. It isHorchata is the representative drink of El Salvador. It is made of roasted rice flour, Morro seeds (a fruit similar tomade of roasted rice flour, Morro seeds (a fruit similar to the pumpkin) and sweet spices.the pumpkin) and sweet spices. The powdered rice can be mixed with either milk orThe powdered rice can be mixed with either milk or water.water. It has a very special flavor that Salvadorans love!It has a very special flavor that Salvadorans love! Cool drinks or frescos, areCool drinks or frescos, are mostly made with tropical fruitsmostly made with tropical fruits and served with crushed ice.and served with crushed ice. Cashew Fruit Drink or Fresco de mara単on
  • 20. DID YOU KNOW ? El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, itsEl Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, its size is a little smaller than the US State of Massachusetts.size is a little smaller than the US State of Massachusetts. El Salvadors coast has the warmest waters of the PacificEl Salvadors coast has the warmest waters of the Pacific Ocean and its the only one without a coastline on theOcean and its the only one without a coastline on the Caribbean Sea.Caribbean Sea. El Salvador is located in the Valley of Hammocks in CentralEl Salvador is located in the Valley of Hammocks in Central America. It is known as the Valley of the HammocksAmerica. It is known as the Valley of the Hammocks because of its constant tremors and earthquakes.because of its constant tremors and earthquakes. From the early 19th Century to the mid 1950s, Izalco eruptedFrom the early 19th Century to the mid 1950s, Izalco erupted with a regularity that earned it the namewith a regularity that earned it the name ""Lighthouse of theLighthouse of the Pacific."Pacific." Its brilliant flares were clearly visible for greatIts brilliant flares were clearly visible for great distances at sea, and at night its glowing lava turned it intodistances at sea, and at night its glowing lava turned it into a brilliant luminous conea brilliant luminous cone
  • 21. El Salvador has a lot of artisans, they are very talented creating crafts with their handsEl Salvador has a lot of artisans, they are very talented creating crafts with their hands and using their imagination.and using their imagination. They can create a lot of products with vivid colors and shapes. Some materials usedThey can create a lot of products with vivid colors and shapes. Some materials used by artisans are: clay, wood, glass, canvas, seeds, feathers, paint, acrylic, chalk andby artisans are: clay, wood, glass, canvas, seeds, feathers, paint, acrylic, chalk and some others.some others. This products have become very popular and known to our tourists who come visit ourThis products have become very popular and known to our tourists who come visit our country, it has created an industry within our soil and abroad for commercialcountry, it has created an industry within our soil and abroad for commercial development including exportation of these crafts and art.development including exportation of these crafts and art.

Editor's Notes

  • #8: Our national Bird is the TOROGOZ with lots of beautiful colors And our National Flower is the FLOR THE IZOTE witch we also use to cook
  • #9: Our National tree is the BALSAMO and the MAQUILISGUAT The MAQUILISGUAT blooms between February and April with vivid rose color flowers
  • #10: The federal government has three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial. Through a system of separation of powers and the system of "checks and balances," each of these branches has some authority to act on its own, some authority to regulate the other two branches, and has some of its own authority, in turn, regulated by the other branches. SAME STRUCTURE AS THE UNITED STATES
  • #11: On the executive branch We have our President of the Republic of El Salvador Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez (2004-2009) He is the fourth consecutive president of Arena's political party--REPUBLICAN ARENA was in power for 20 years
  • #12: Talking about our diplomacy mission around the world we have: 35 Embassies 61 Consulates In the USA We have our EMBASSY in WASHIGTON DC And 16 CONSULATES within the 50 states.
  • #13: Our ambassador of EL SALVADOR in the USA Is RENE LEON Who has been our ambassador for 12 years and has worked hard on bilateral relations with USA governments He has successfully negotiate 6 renovation since 2001 of TPS (Temporal Working Permits) for Salvadorians in the USA, obtaining a illegal status for more than 230,000 As far as foreign policies concern the priority that our ambassador procedure were: TPS NACARA CAFTA
  • #14: Talking about tourism we have lot of things for you to go and see Mayan archeological sites 25 Active Volcanoes Colonial TOWNS and ARTISTICS VILLAGES Beautiful lakes and rivers.
  • #15: We have 310 Kms. Of beautiful beaches and lots of paradise surfing areas
  • #16: Our famous archeological sites are JOYAS DE CEREN SAN ANDRES TAZUMAL JOYA DE CEREN WAS DECLARED A WORLD HERITAGE BY UNESCO
  • #17: Among our volcanoes witch are all active we can mention Cerro verde Llamatepec, THE HIGHEST in Santa Ana Izalco one of the YOUNGEST IN AMERICA CHINCHONTEPEQUE in San Vicente
  • #18: For aour traditions, We dance la CUMBIA Our traditional dresses are very COLORFUL made out of cotton We also dance melodies with FOLK music.
  • #19: Our Traditional food is the PUPUSA with CURTIDO And our quesadillas witch are sweet bread not the same quesadillas from Mexico
  • #20: Our FRESCOS are mostly made our of tropical fruit But our representative drink is the HORCHATA: Made out of roasted rice flour, and seed from a fruit similar to the pumpkin, can be mixed with water or milk.
  • #21: Did you know: El SALVADOR is the smallest country of CA Our coast waters are the warmest of the PACIFIC OCEAN EL SALVADOR IS located in the Valley of HAMMOCKS in CA We called it HAMMOCKS because of its constant earthquakes. We have a VOLCANO that irrupted for so long in 19th century that was named LIGHTHOUSE OF THE PACIFIC you could see its brilliant glowing lava from great distance at sea
  • #22: El Salvador has a lot of artists, the materials that artists use to create lots of artisans products with vivid colors are, clay, wood, glass, seeds, feathers, among others. We export lots of this crafts and art.
  • #23: Well we are delighted to share a little piece of our little country. Thank You for the opportunity to show you our beautiful ELSALVADOR