El Salvador is a country in Central America, North America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about El Salvador that most people don't know.
El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. It is also the birthplace of the pupusa — a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans or meat — recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
El Salvador is Central America's most densely populated country.
The country has 37 volcanoes — 6 of which are active.
The pupusa, El Salvador's national dish, is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. It is also the birthplace of the pupusa — a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans or meat — recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
El Salvador is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
El Salvador's highest peak at 2,381m with a stunning turquoise crater lake
UNESCO Maya village buried by a volcanic eruption in 600 AD — the Pompeii of the Americas
A volcanic black sand beach and world-class surf break on the Pacific coast
Major pre-Columbian ceremonial center and capital of a Maya polity
El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. It is also the birthplace of the pupusa — a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans or meat — recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
El Salvador has a population of approximately 6.5M.
The official language of El Salvador is Spanish.
El Salvador gained independence in 1821.
El Salvador uses the US Dollar (USD).