El Salvador

Which country shares the largest border with Norway?

Sweden

In what Norwegian city were the Winter Olympics held in 1952?

Oslo

El Salvador

   El Salvador ('The Saviour' in Spanish) might be the smallest country in Central America, but it is said to be well worth exploring. Awed by marquee destinations such as Guatemala and Costa Rica, travelers tend to skip El Salvador. Being most known for museums and war memorials, pristine forests, active volcanoes and sparkling beaches El Salvador seems like a must on my list of places to visit.

   This tiny tropical land is bursting with natural attractions, including the Cerro Verde National Park, the volcanic lakes of Ilopango and Coatepeque, and impressive beaches. Because El Salvador is so small, travelers are never far from the country’s Pacific beaches. The water is over eighty degrees on average, the wave breaks are perfect, and the sands are rarely crowded. Its not surprising to find out that surfers flock to El Salvador's beaches all year long -— the favorites are La Libertad, Las Flores, and Playa Herradura. The beaches of Costa del Sol and San Juan del Gozo are said to be better for non-surfers, boasting soft white sands and calmer waters. El Salvador also offers interesting archaeological sites from Maya civilization, and the Ruta de Las Flores which takes visitors to some of the prettiest villages and market towns. 

 

El Salvador is slightly smaller than what US State?