Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras.
El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 li ...
Longitude: -88.9167
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to El Salvador:
3,019.217 km
Terrain:
Mostly mountains with narrow coastal belt and central plateau.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower, geothermal power, petroleum, arable land.
Industries:
Food processing, beverages, petroleum, chemicals, fertilizer, textiles, furniture, light metals.
Population: 6,628,702
Athough it is the smallest country in land area in Central America, El Salvador has a population that is 18 times larger than Belize; at least 20% of the population lives abroad; high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador.
Area: 21,041 km2
about the same size as New Jersey
Smallest Central American country and only one without a coastline on the Caribbean Sea.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official), Nawat (among some indigenous)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: San Salvador
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:37 am (GMT-06:00)
Visiting El Salvador
You're in for a treat! El Salvador is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and surfing spots
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Stunning volcanic landscapes
- High crime rates in certain areas
- Occasional political instability
- Health concerns such as Zika virus
- 3.3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Salvadoran cuisine features corn, beans, and cheese.
- Popular dishes include Pupusas and Tamales.
- Fresh tropical fruits and horchata are widely enjoyed.
- Surfing on the beaches of La Libertad
- Exploring the Mayan ruins of Joya de Cerén
- Hiking the Santa Ana Volcano
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