El Salvador

Background

El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation[?] in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost the lives of some 75,000 people, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms.

Economy - overview

El Salvador's is a poor Central American economy which has been suffering from a weak tax collection system, factory closings, the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch[?], and weak world coffee prices. On the bright side, in recent years inflation has fallen to single digit levels, and total exports have grown substantially. The substantial trade deficit has been offset by remittances from the large number of Salvadorans living abroad and from external aid.

From the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the U.S. Department of State website. Not Wikified.

• History of El Salvador
• Geography of El Salvador
• Demographics of El Salvador
• Politics of El Salvador
• Economy of El Salvador
• Communications in El Salvador
• Transportation in El Salvador
• Military of El Salvador
• Foreign relations of El Salvador

International rankings

• world-wide press freedom index (http://www.rsf.fr/article.php3?id_article=4116) Rank 33 out of 139 countries (2 way tie)

See also: Carlos Famoso Hernandez