The city of San Salvador is the capital of the Republic of Salvador. The uniqueness of this territory lies in the fact that it is located on a volcanic plate, very close to an active volcano. The last major earthquake was recorded in 2012.
Throughout the life of San Salvador several times almost completely destroyed. This was due to numerous civil wars and natural disasters. However, this did not stop the local government, and gradually it was restored. Now it’s not ruins, but a city with skyscrapers and large companies in the center, although on the outskirts there are ruined houses in which people live. Once in these areas, you can immediately see that poverty reigns around here.
Plunge into history
Previously, Cuscatlan was located on the site of San Salvador, after the colonialists seized it, it was decided to build a new city. He became the current capital of El Salvador. Officially, it began to be called a city in 1546. San Salvador has 7 districts, including the historical center. The residence of the President of the State of El Salvador is located in this city.
Briefly about San Salvador
The official language is Spanish, English is widely spoken and the nualal is spoken by the Pipil Indians. The majority of the inhabitants are Catholics, more than 75 percent of them, while the rest belong to other faiths or atheists. Until 2000, Colon was considered the official currency, now it is the dollar. San Salvador has the largest airport - Cuscatlan.
The capital of El Salvador is one of the first cities in Central America in terms of the number of people living. The total population is more than 540 thousand people (2009 statistics). The total area is about 600 square meters. The climate is tropical moderately hot. The temperature averages +24 ° C. From the end of May, rains begin and go until October.
Economy and Attractions
The capital of El Salvador is a large industrial and economic center of the state. It has developed engineering, woodworking, chemical, food, tobacco, alcoholic beverage spheres of activity, as well as the production of building materials and furniture.
The most important sights created by nature are the extinct Ilopango volcano, in the crater of which is a botanical garden. Also here are American Pompeii, the remains of the Mayan village, which was covered with ash from a volcano and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The capital of El Salvador can be proud of the Cathedral built in 1888. The 97-meter-tall Torre Futura tower and World Trade Center are representative offices of major international companies in El Salvador.
Also here is the national zoo and the Mercado des Artezanias market. Here you can purchase various souvenirs and handicrafts. There are many monuments in San Salvador: the Monument to the Divine Savior of the World, built in 1942, and the Monument of Liberty, installed in 1911.
For tourists, Salvador (country) is always open. The capital annually meets a huge number of guests who came to rest from other states.