El Salvador
Republic of El Salvador
Region
Americas • Central America
Capital
San Salvador
The flag of El Salvador is composed of three equal horizontal bands of cobalt blue, white and cobalt blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.
About El Salvador
El Salvador is a country located in Americas, specifically in the Central America region. Its capital city is San Salvador. With a population of 6,486,201, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 21,041 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 308.26 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.
The official language of El Salvador is Spanish, .
The currency used in El Salvador is the United States dollar ($), .
El Salvador is a member of the United Nations.
In El Salvador, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC-06:00 time zone.
El Salvador shares its borders with 2 countries: Guatemala and Honduras.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: San Salvador
- Continent: North America
- Native Name: El Salvador
- Demonym: Salvadoran
- Top Level Domain: .sv
- Calling Code: +503
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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