Culture

Population:
 The population of El Salvador is 6,141,350. It has around 52 times less citizens than the United States. Fun fact: Texas alone has more than 4 times the population than El Salvador! (USCB).

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. The population seems to be evenly spread out throughout most rural areas, but in the picture below you will notice that the highest population density is located in the capital city (281,870), and Santa Ana close behind (265,518).

This map is from: http://www.geographic.org/maps/new1/el_salvador_maps.html

Agriculture:

Coffee is a major crop (making 30% of the country's total agricultural output), and is usually grown in the west and northwest at high elevations. Sugar is the second most important crop, and is grown by independent producers. In 1991, sugar cane production reached up to 5.5 million tons! Other grains are also grown in the country, like corn, sorghum, rice, and beans.(Nations Encyclopedia). These crops are grown in the country are also used in the majority of El Salvador cuisine. 

Industry and Tourism:

El Salvador has tourism year-round. Tourism peaks in Christmas, Easter, and during special celebrations. Most tourism occurs during the dry season, which is from April until November (Smarter Travel). 

Cultural Activities:

The Festival of Fire is held every year in a small town called Nejapa on August 31st. Residents of the town gather to commemorate the 1922 eruption of a volcano that led to the fleeing of the towns inhabitants. To create a form a symbolism, the members of the town throw balls of fire at each other (The Culture Trip). Doesn't that sound like fun? 

Image taken from http://tours42plus.com/wiki/view/168/cities-of-el-salvador