From the 1970s to 1992, El Salvador was under a civil war in which a military dictatorship was backed by the United States against left wing guerillas. It was during this period that a lot of people from El Salvador fled to the United States.
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Fun Fact: Most Densely Populated Country in Central America
El Salvador is also the most densely populated country in Central America.
Fun Fact: El Salvador’s Volcanoes
Despite being such a small country, El Salvador has about 100 volcanoes. About 20 which are active.
Fun Fact: When El Salvador Was Part of Mexico
El Salvador was once part of Mexico, under the first Mexican Empire, with most in El Salvador not in favor of the union.
Fun Fact: El Salvador’s Surprisingly Uses This Foreign Currency
The official currency of El Salvador is actually the United States dollar, which they have been using since 2001. They’ve also utilized accepting Bitcoin.