Quiz: How much do you know about El Salvador?

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, yet it holds a rich history, strong culture, and breathtaking landscapes. It’s the only country in the region without a Caribbean coastline, but its Pacific shores are famous for world-class surfing. In 2021, El Salvador made headlines as the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal currency—marking a historic economic move. Its capital, San Salvador, sits near active volcanoes and is one of the oldest cities in Central America. From ancient Mayan ruins to modern-day reforms, this quiz will test how much you really know about this fascinating nation. Ready to challenge yourself?

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Quiz: How much do you know about El Salvador?

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Which body of water borders El Salvador to the south?

Gulf of Honduras

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Caribbean Sea

2 / 10

What is the primary source of El Salvador’s electricity production?

Coal

Oil

Solar

Geothermal

3 / 10

What is the name of the active volcano near the capital, San Salvador?

Santa Ana

Cerro Verde

Ilopango

Izalco

4 / 10

What is El Salvador’s national dish?

Tostada

Baleada

Pupusa

Empanada

5 / 10

Which civil conflict deeply affected El Salvador from 1980 to 1992?

Salvadoran Civil War

Battle of the Isthmus

Central American War

Salvadoran Revolution

6 / 10

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but what is its approximate land area?

21,000 km²

12,000 km²

20,742 km²

30,000 km²

7 / 10

Which language besides Spanish is officially recognized and protected in El Salvador?

Garifuna

Maya

Pipil (Nawat)

Quechua

8 / 10

Which ancient civilization significantly influenced the early history of El Salvador?

Mayans

Olmecs

Incas

Aztecs

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What is the official currency of El Salvador since 2001?

Salvadoran Peso

Euro

U.S. Dollar

Colon

10 / 10

What is the significance of the site "Joya de Cerén"?

Colonial palace ruins

A Spanish gold mine

A preserved pre-Columbian village

An ancient port

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