*The smallest country in Central America; the only one that doesn't have a Caribbean coastline; has some of the best surfing in the world; has 21 volcanoes; and is the most densely populated country in all the Americas
*Of the world's top 10 countries with the highest murder rates, it's considered 8th. (But not to worry...the majority are committed by and upon gang members...and although I'm pretty thug, my lack of full body and facial tattoos should keep me under the radar)
* Since 2001, the US dollar is its official currency
*A first time drinking and driving offense results in execution by firing squad. (MADD tried to pass this in the US, but legislators felt we'd lose too many actors, singers, and professional athletes)
* Their official dish, the Pupusa, has been described by some as "better than sex" (the jury is still out on that, but let me assure you...they are pretty incredible)
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ReplyDeleteBecky, how can I trust what you're saying?
5 - Omar Fuentes
Mar 16, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Are you serious? I am a Salvadorian living in El Salvador, and I can assure you that there is no death penalty here... much less for drunk driving. They recently made drunk driving a criminal offense, but that means a fine and maybe spending the night in jail... but no death penalty.
Well, I've heard from numerous sources, including traffic school, that it is the actual law but that they don't actually enforce it. Either way, it is "noteworthy" whether true or not.
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