Unit 5 Lesson 1: Compramos Flashcards
How big is El Salvador
El Salvador is a small, mountainous country, about the size of Massachusetts. It not only has several volcanoes, but it is also prone to earthquakes.
El Salvador forests
s. Much of the country’s forests have been felled for firewood, construction, and agriculture, but El Salvador, along with its neighbors Guatemala and Honduras, is taking steps to protect the remaining cloud forest. Cloud forests are tropical forests near the peaks of coastal mountains. There is constant cloud cover throughout the year.
El Salvador pacifc coast
. Along the Pacific coast (there is no Caribbean coast), you will find tropical fruits such as coconut and mango, which are both common ingredients in Salvadorian dishes
The smallest country in Central America
El Salvador
El Salvador has been inhabited by a succession of native cultures
notably the Olmec, and later by the Mayan people.
. When the Spaniards arrived in the early 1500s, the name of El Salvador was
Cuzcatlán, or The Land of Precious Things.
People of El Salvador
Today, most Salvadorans are descendants of Spanish and native ancestors. Only a very small percentage is of pure indigenous blood, and there are also small groups of European, Palestinian, and Asian immigrants. The official language is Spanish, but some indigenous groups still speak their native languages, in addition to Spanish.
El Salvador
capital
The capital city is San Salvador is by far the largest city, as well as the cultural and financial center of the country.
El Salvador and examples of colonial architecture
El Salvador is different from most Latin American countries in that there are few examples of colonial architecture remaining. They have been destroyed by earthquakes and replaced with modern buildings.
Many Salvadoran traditions are linked to the Catholic church.
Whats El Salvador del Mundo,
A yearly week-long celebration recalls the patron saint, El Salvador del Mundo, or The Savior of the World, with religious and cultural activities, dances, singing, and typical food.
Another feast recalls El Salvador’s history
Another feast recalls El Salvador’s history, with dances where one group wears elegant clothing and blond beards that represent the Spaniards, and another group dresses in native costumes that represent the region’s original population.
Salvadorans make up one of the largest Hispanic groups in the United States
Salvadorans make up one of the largest Hispanic groups in the United States, after MĂ©xicans and Puerto Ricans and almost tied with Cubans.
What areas are Salvadorans mosty in, in America
Salvadorans in the United States are spread over wide areas, but are more concentrated in California and Texas.
One city with a large Salvadoran population is
Washington, D.C.
How is National Salvadoran-American Day celebrated
National Salvadoran-American Day, and is celebrated by the Salvadoran communities throughout the United States as a big festival, with plenty of art, music, folklore, and fun for everyone. Children are also included, with special events for them, such as clowns, soccer matches, and games.
What holiday is August 8, of each year.
August 8th is officially National Salvadoran-American Day
And of course, there’s food. Salvadorans are proud of their traditional dishes, headed by the well-known pupusas
A pupusa is a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, pork, refried beans, or a combination of these. They are found in almost every U.S. city where there is a Salvadoran population.
What can you buy at The Mercado San Miguel and the Mercado Central
The Mercado San Miguel and the Mercado Central both sell a wide variety of products, especially fruit, vegetables, meat, and even live animals.
Mercado Ex-Cuartel
. Mercado Ex-Cuartel is former army barracks which now sell clothing, souvenirs, and handicrafts.
What can you find at the Mercado Nacional de ArtesanĂas
For an even larger assortment of handicrafts, you can go to the Mercado Nacional de ArtesanĂas, specializing in this type of product.
Whats San Salavdors bigest market
Metrocentro is the city’s largest mall, with over 500 shops as well as movie theaters and restaurants. Products are varied—from the latest imported hi-tech devices, to textiles, clothing, books, and handicrafts. Metrocentro has expanded into a chain of malls. They are now in several cities of El Salvador as well as in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Centro Commercial GalerĂas
Its main attraction, in addition to the elegant shops, is a European-style mansion which was kept intact and integrated into the construction as the mall was being built.
La Casona,
The mansion is called La Casona, or The Big House, and was maintained complete with a Gran Plaza, or Great Square, and decorative fountains. La Casona was once the home of a very wealthy family. Later it became a store, and now it is used for cultural and commercial events.
