El Salvador

El Salvador is a small country in Central America with a population of about 6.5 million people. The capital is San Salvador. The official currency is the US dollar. El Salvador has a rich cultural history marked by indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization and civil wars. More recently, the country has attracted international attention by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the world. The economy is heavily dependent on remittances and the textile industry. The natural beauty includes volcanoes, lakes and beaches. Social challenges and environmental problems continue to be important issues.