The smallest and most densely populated of the seven Central American countries, El Salvador means 'the Savior' in English. A mild climate, rich soil, and hardworking people remain El Salvador's greatest assets. This title helps to find out: why a group of privileged families continues to control El Salvador; why El Salvador's mountains are ideal for growing coffee; how deforestation has affected the country's economy and wildlife; why more than 1 million El Salvadorans live abroad; and, what key role the Catholic Church has played in El Salvador's political affairs in the past 35 years. In addition, in this book you'll find project and report ideas - including enough recipes for an authentic El Salvadoran buffet - a glossary, a list of festivals, organizations to contact for more information, and suggestions for further reading. There's a lot to discover about El Salvador today.