El Salvador is Central America's smallest and most densely populated country, situated on the Pacific coast and known for its volcanic landscape and agricultural fertility, particularly for coffee. After a civil war ending in 1992, El Salvador has experienced varying economic and political shifts, including dollarization in 2001, facing ongoing challenges in migration, violence, and social inequality despite progress in political stability. The country's geography is marked by a central volcanic axis, Pacific coastline, and a mountainous interior, resulting in a tropical climate with distinct rainy and dry seasons.