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El Salvador

Central America, Americas

Spanish

El Salvador is a country in Central America, North America. With a population of 6,029,976 and an area of 21,041 km², the capital city is San Salvador. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the United States dollar ($ USD).

Quick Facts

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San Salvador
Capital
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6,029,976
Population
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21,041 km²
Area
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$ USD
Currency
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+503
Dial Code
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.sv
TLD

Economy

El Salvador has a GDP per capita of $5,580, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$5,580
GNI per Capita$5,120

Geography

El Salvador is located in Central America at coordinates 13.83°N, 88.92°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Cerro El Pital at 2,730 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates13.83°N, 88.92°W
🏔️ Highest PointCerro El Pital
2,730 m
🏞️ Longest RiverLempa River
422 km
TimezonesUTC-06:00
BordersGTMHND

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in El Salvador, including Estadio Óscar Quiteño with a capacity of 15,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Óscar Quiteño
15,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about El Salvador

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 approximately 6,029,976 people.
What currency does El Salvador use?
El Salvador uses the United States dollar ($ USD).
What language is spoken in El Salvador?
The official language of El Salvador is Spanish.
What is the area of El Salvador?
El Salvador covers a total area of 21,041 km².
What is the GDP per capita of El Salvador?
The GDP per capita of El Salvador is approximately $5,580.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)