El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country with a population of approximately 7 million residents. The country was inhabited by Meso-American people prior to the 16th century when it was colonized by the Spanish Empire. In 1609, the region where the country lies was known as Captaincy General of Guatemala, until it became a free from Spanish rule in 1821. The nation further ceded in 1823 and became part of the Federal Republic of Central America. El Salvador became a sovereign nation in 1841 when the Republic dissolved.

El Salvador’s constitution of 1983 is the highest legal authority in the country. The government is made up of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The executive is headed by the President, who is appointed by popular vote every 5-years. The President serves as both head of state and head of the government.

El Salvador has strong international relations with entities around the world. It is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, Central American Parliament, Central American Common Market, and Central American Integration System. The country is also a member of the World Trade Organization, an active participant in the Summit of Americas, and chairs a working group Free Trade Area of the Americas internationally.

The country’s economy has strongly been driven by agriculture, namely coffee production. Promoting open trade has also helped the country’s economic growth, as has the development of its financial and banking sectors. The tourism industry has also helped the nation’s economy, in both international visitors and local jobs in the tourism/hotel industries. Unesco World Heritage Site Joya de Ceren, as well as San Salvador Volcanic Park, El Tunco beach, and other destinations, greatly draw tourists from around the world to the country.

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