El Salvador
The smallest and most densely packed country in Central America, strung with volcanoes and a Pacific coastline that surfers quietly adore. El Salvador does a lot in a small footprint.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of blue, white and blue with the national coat of arms in the centre. The blue bands stand for the sky and the two oceans, white for peace; the emblem shows a triangle with five volcanoes, a liberty cap and rainbow.
El Salvador FACTS â—¢
| Capital | San Salvador |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 6,029,976 |
| Area | 21,041 km² |
| Population density | 287 /km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +503 |
| Internet TLD | .sv |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | SV / SLV |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's the smallest country in mainland Central America.
- It's nicknamed 'the Land of Volcanoes' for the chain of peaks running through it.
- It has no Caribbean coast, facing only the Pacific Ocean.
- Its Pacific breaks, like those at El Tunco, draw surfers from around the world.
El Salvador FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What is the population of El Salvador?
El Salvador has a population of about 6,029,976.
What currency does El Salvador use?
El Salvador uses the United States dollar (USD).
What languages are spoken in El Salvador?
The official language of El Salvador is Spanish.
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