El Salvador
Republic of El Salvador
People: Salvadoran
El Salvador is located in Central America and has a population of around 6 million. Its capital city is San Salvador, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
El Salvador — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Capital City | San Salvador |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 6,029,976 |
| Area | 21,041 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +503 |
| Internet TLD | .sv |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | SV / SLV |
| Borders | Guatemala, Honduras |
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Salvador
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What currency does El Salvador use?
El Salvador uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in El Salvador?
The official language of El Salvador is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for El Salvador?
The international dialling code for El Salvador is +503.
What side of the road does El Salvador drive on?
El Salvador drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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