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My Country is El Salvador > [|Country Report Bookr CC]
 * The Capital San Salvador is a hub of activity, one third of the citizens live in this capital city.
 * In many parts of El Salvador there are very poor living conditions which is why the capital city and suburbs are most densely populated.
 * During Good Friday, city streets are close and street artists create religious scenes using dyed sawdust, colored salt and flowers.
 * El Salvador’s tropical vegetation includes more than 200 species of orchids, which bloom between February and April.
 * May 3 marks the beginning of the rainy season and Dia de la Cruz, the festival that mixes Christianity with indigenous fertility rites. People plant a cross in their yard and decorate it with flowers, fruits and garlands in hopes of a good growing season and good luck.
 * Some shops, mostly in small towns, close for people to have lunch.
 * The most widely known archaeological site in El Salvador is the ruins of El Tazumal, located near Santa Ana in western El Salvador. Featuring a central pyramid, Tozumal was first settled by the Mayans in 5000 BC, and the current ruins were built in stages from 500 to 900 AD by the Pipil people. The main pyramid is 23 meters high.
 * 83% of El Salvador is Roman Catholic while 17% are other religions.
 * The tropical climate in El Salvador has resulted in wet and dry seasons, and due to the heavy rainfall in Staring in May and the dry dusty climate ending in April, late April is one of the best times to visit El Salvador.
 * There is some water pollution so you should stick to bottled water.