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Information on El Salvador. Facts, stats & figures.El Salvador is a very interesting place to learn Spanish. Total immersion can be a very effective way to learn a language, and should be a part of any Spanish learning strategy, at some point. It allows you to hear, see and feel the language in action and understand the nuances and context of usage. • a good grammar teaching system,(see on the Spanish Grammar pages on this Learn Spanish Helpwebsite...) • speedy Spanish vocabulary learning system. You should be learning Spanish words at 200 words a day if you are using the right systems. . . .in just a few days you can build a solid Spanish vocab base - before you launch off to a Spanish speaking country like El Salvador! • . . .you need a good onsite course with a good Spanish teacher. For more information on how to learn Spanish in El Salvador at some of the local Spanish schools there just click on the link.
Information on El SalvadorIn 1821 the country achieved independence from the Empire of Spain. Indepedence from the Central American Federation came in 1839. This very densely populated country endured a disastrous twelve year civil war, which left over 75,000 dead and which only came to an end in 1992 when the government and rebel forces signed a treaty providing for military and political reforms. Severe deforestation and erosion have destroyed much of the natural landscapes. Earthquakes have wreaked havoc in recent years. El Salvadoran GeographyGeographical Position: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras Latitude & Longitude: : 13 degrees 50’ Norht, 88 degrees 55’ West Area : Land border lengths: Total: 545 kilometres Neighbouring Countries: Guatemala 203 kilometres, Honduras 342 kilometres Length of Coast:307 kilometres Climatic Characteristics: Tropical with the rainy season from May through to October; and the dry season from November through to April. Temperate, cooler climate in highlands inland. Terrain Features: Mountainous country with a coastal belt and plateauland in the centre. Elevation highs & lows: Country’s Natural resources: Land use: Irrigated land: 360 square kilometres. Natural geographical risks: El Salvador is called ‘Land of Volcanoes’; numerous destructive earthquakes and regular volcanic activity; highly vulnerable to frequent hurricanes. People information on El SalvadorPopulation: 6,480,000Age Distribution: Median age: Population rate growth: 1% (2003 estimate) Birth Rate: 27 births per thousand population (2003 estimate) Mortality Rate: 6 deaths per thousand (2003 estimate) Rate of Net Migration: -3 migrant(s)per thousand population (2003 estimate) Infant mortality rate: Life Expectancy: Name given to People: Salvadoran Racial groupings:Mestizo 90% (Mixed Amerindian & European), Amerindian 1%, European 9% Religions: Roman Catholic 83% Languages: Spanish, Nahua Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write Total population: 80% Government informationRepublica de El Salvador System of Government : Republic Capital City: San Salvador Independence: 15 September 1821 National holiday: Date of Independence 15 September Constitution: 23 December 1983 Legal & Law System: : based on civil and Roman law Voting system: : Suffrage universal at 18 years of age. Head of State : President who is the Head of State and of government. Cabinet of country: Council of Ministers selected by the president Election system: elected popular vote for 5 year terms. Economy informationA weak economy badly affected by many natural disasters. GDP: - $USD30 billion (2002 estimate) GDP - real growth rate: 1% (2002 estimate) GDP - per capita: - $USD4,700 (2002 estimate) GDP make-up by sector: Population below level of poverty: 48% (1999 estimate) Household % income: Inflation rate: Labour force 2 million (1999) Unemployment rate: Budget El Salvador: revenues: $USD2 billion Industries: Industrial production growth rate: Exports $USD3 billion Exports - partners: US 65%, Guatemala 11%, Honduras 8%, EU 5% (2000) Imports : $USD4 billion (2002) Imports - partners: US 50%, Guatemala 10%, EU 7%, Mexico 5% (2000) Debt - external: Economic aid - recipient: total $USD250 million; $USD58 million from United States Currency: US dollar (USD) Currency code: USD Communications information on El SalvadorTelephones:400,000 Radio broadcast stations: AM 61, FM 30Television broadcast stations: 5 Internet Code : .sv Transport & Travel information on El SalvadorRailways : Roading : Total: 10,000 kilometres paved roading: 2,000 kilometres (including 330 kilometres of motorway) unpaved roading: 8,000 kilometres Commercial Harbours/Ports : Puerto Acajutla, Cutuco, La Libertad, Puerto La Union, Puerto El Triunfo Airports-Aerodromes : 80 Military El SalvadorMilitary groupings & departments : Air Force, Army, Navy International Issues El SalvadorBorder disputes with Honduras. Flag of El SalvadorClick here for the Flag of El Salvador and its history, information and facts.Map of El SalvadorClick here for the Map of El Salvador and its history and facts.History of El SalvadorClick here for the History of El Salvador and historical facts.Info sourced and adapted from the CIA Factbook . Andorra | Argentina | Belize | Bolivia | Colombia | Chile | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | Gibraltar | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Nicaragua | Panama | Peru | Puerto Rico | Spain | Uruguay | Venezuela | Learn Spanish Help. Copyright 2011. 32 Alverton, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
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