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Recently, El Salvador’s ruling party passed a bill that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years.

About El Salvador

• It is a small mountainous Central American nation.
• Bordered by: It is bordered by Honduras to the northeast; Guatemala to the northwest and by the Pacific Ocean to the south.
• It is the only Central American nation without a coast on the Caribbean.
• Topography: The Central Region of El Salvador is characterized by a mix of mountains, valleys, and a volcanic plateau.
• The region is dominated by the volcanic chain, part of the larger Sierra Madre mountains, which includes several volcanoes such as San Salvador, Ilopango, and San Vicente.
• Highest Point: The highest point in the country, Cerro El Pital, stands at 2,730 meters (8,957 feet) and is located on the border with Honduras in the northern part of this region.
• River:  Lempa River plays a significant role in the geography of the country.
• Major Lakes: Lake Ilopango, Lake Coatepeque , Lake Güija 
• Climate: The climate of El Salvador is tropical but is moderated by elevation in the interior; in general it is warm rather than hot
• Capital City: San Salvador

Source: TH

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