If we look at the demographics of El Salvador, 90% are mestizo, particularly those with Spanish blood. During the civil war 1980-1992, which aims to address economic inequality, thousands of these Spanish mestizo's fled to the USA to look for job opportunities.
At present there is relative calm in the country as the truce between warring parties had been signed, and a democratic government had been installed. The new government has showed success in the agriculture and manufacturing industry, but faces the daunting task of alleviating poverty, crime, and natural disasters.
The history of El Salvador reflects unstable conditions just like the national flag that was adopted on May 17, 1912. It was based on the flagof the United Provinces of Central America, but was inspired by the
Argentina flag, and was first used in 1822, then left out in 1865, reinstated in 1912, and last officially confirmed in 1972.
As in all members of the Central American federation, the
National Flag of El Salvador is a horizontal band of equal size of blue (top and bottom) and white in between, with the coat of arms at the center of the white band. The Masonic triangle representing equality, is the basis for the design of the coat of arms of El Salvador and includes the original five provinces, volcanoes and the glowing freedom cap.
Flanking the triangle are five national flags and wreath all tied in the national colors and above the volcanoes is the cap of liberty and the motto "Dios, Union, Libertad" or God, Union, and Liberty on the lower gold scroll. Then the entire emblem is surrounded by "Republica de El Salvador en la America Central" in gold letters.
by:
The Flagman
