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Spanish immersion schools in
San Salvador, El Salvador:
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About
San Salvador:
San Salvador is a large
city whose population is starkly divided between the wealthy and
impoverished. The wealthier neighborhoods of Escalón, Ciudad Merliot
and San Benito boast luxury shops (the largest malls in Central
America, including the largest shopping mall in Central America,
Metrocentro), five-star hotels, tree lined avenues and beautiful, well-guarded
mansions. Although the city was founded in the 16th century, it was
rebuilt and changed location twice afterwards. Today, San Salvador is a
modern city and is the 2nd biggest city in Central America. The city
proper has a population of about half a million, and covers an area of
approximately 514 square kilometers.The city's modern downtown area
has many high-rise buildings, but very few of the historic landmarks
remain, due to the earthquakes that have hit the city since its
founding in 1525 by Spanish Conquistador Pedro de Alvarado. The
city produces beer, tobacco products, textiles, and soaps.
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