• El Salvador is a Central American country.
• Borders: northeast (Honduras), northwest (Guatemala), south (Pacific Ocean).
• Capital: San Salvador; Population in 2024: 6 million.

• Early civilizations included the Maya and Cuzcatlecs; Olmec evidence around 1000 BC.
• Conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century and part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
• Became independent from Spain in 1821; joined the Federal Republic of Central America in 1823.
• Became a sovereign state in 1841; briefly united with Honduras and Nicaragua (1896-1898).

• Experienced political instability and economic challenges from the late 19th century to mid-20th.
• Salvadoran Civil War (1979-1992) led to a peace accord and multiparty government.
• Major emigration to the U.S. occurred during and after the civil war.
• Economy evolved from agriculture (cacao, indigo, coffee) to diversified sectors.
• Dollar replaced the colón in 2001; low income inequality and simple business processes as of 2021.

List of Popular Newspapers published in El Salvador.