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El Salvador

El Salvador

Republic of El Salvador

El Salvador is a country in Central America, North America. Its capital is San Salvador, home to roughly 6,420,744 people across 21,041 km² of land.

Where is El Salvador?

El Salvador is in Central America, North America, bordering Guatemala, Honduras. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
San Salvador
Continent
North America
Subregion
Central America
Population
6,420,744
Land area
21,041 km²
ISO codes
SV / SLV
Languages
Spanish
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Calling code
+503
Internet domain
.sv

How El Salvador compares

El Salvador ranks 109th of 194 countries on this site by population and 148th by land area — roughly 0.09% of their combined population. In North America it ranks 10th of 23 by population and 13th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of El Salvador: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the El Salvador flag breaks down as 67.3% blue, 31% white, 0.9% green and 0.8% yellow.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. Pupusas — thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or chicharrón — are El Salvador's beloved staple.
  2. Joya de Cerén was buried by volcanic ash like a Maya Pompeii, preserving everyday village life.
  3. El Imposible National Park shelters pumas and tropical forest in a rugged Pacific watershed.
  4. Punta Roca and El Sunzal draw surfers to Pacific breaks minutes from the capital.
  5. Indigo dyeing, a colonial-era export, is being revived by artisans using traditional vats.

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El Salvador: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What continent is El Salvador in?
El Salvador is in North America, specifically the Central America subregion.
What is the population of El Salvador?
El Salvador has a population of roughly 6,420,744 people, across a land area of 21,041 km².
What language is spoken in El Salvador?
The main language of El Salvador is Spanish.
Which countries border El Salvador?
El Salvador shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala and Honduras.

Practice with geography games

Studying El Salvador is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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